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- 1 A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
- 2 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.”
- 3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.
- 4 Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev.
- 5 Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
- 6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.