| International Standard Version | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1When the LORD brought back Zion's exiles, we were like dreamers. | 1A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back the captive ones of Zion, We were like those who dream. |
| 2Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues formed joyful shouts. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." | 2Then our mouth was filled with laughter And our tongue with joyful shouting; Then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." |
| 3The great things that the LORD has done for us gladden us. | 3The LORD has done great things for us; We are glad. |
| 4Restore our exiles, LORD, like the streams of the Negev. | 4Restore our captivity, O LORD, As the streams in the South. |
| 5Those who weep while they plant will sing for joy while they harvest. | 5Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. |
| 6The one who goes out weeping, carrying a bag of seeds, will surely return with a joyful song, bearing sheaves from his harvest. | 6He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him. |
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