1261 When the Lord restored the fortunes of[1] Zion, we were like those who dreamed.[2] 2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "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,[3]Lord, like streams in the Negev. 5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. 6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
1261 A Song of the Ascents. In Jehovah's turning back 'to' the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers. 2 Then filled 'with' laughter is our mouth, And our tongue 'with' singing, Then do they say among nations, 'Jehovah did great things with these.' 3 Jehovah did great things with us, We have been joyful.
4 Turn again, O Jehovah, 'to' our captivity, As streams in the south. 5 Those sowing in tears, with singing do reap, 6 Whoso goeth on and weepeth, Bearing the basket of seed, Surely cometh in with singing, bearing his sheaves!
