| King James Bible | King James Bible |
| 1A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. | 1A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. |
| 2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. | 2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. |
| 3The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. | 3The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. |
| 4Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. | 4Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. |
| 5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. | 5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. |
| 6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. | 6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. |
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