A song of ascents.
1
When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.
2
Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the naitons, "The LORD has done great things for them."
3
The LORD has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
4
Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5
Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
6
He who goes out weeping carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.
