| King James Bible | New Living Translation |
| 1A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. | 1When the LORD brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a 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. | 2We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the LORD has done for them.” |
| 3The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. | 3Yes, the LORD has done amazing things for us! What joy! |
| 4Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. | 4Restore our fortunes, LORD, as streams renew the desert. |
| 5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. | 5Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. |
| 6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. | 6They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest. |
| King James Bible, text courtesy of BibleProtector.com. | Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. |
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