The Book of Psalms

A song of ascents. When Yahweh restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.

Then our mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has done great things for them.”

Yahweh did great things for us; how glad we were!

Restore our fortunes, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev.

Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.

He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will return again with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”

The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.

Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev.

Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.