| New American Standard Bible 1995 | New Living Translation |
| 1A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back the captive ones of Zion, We were like those who dream. | 1When the LORD brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! |
| 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." | 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 has done great things for us; We are glad. | 3Yes, the LORD has done amazing things for us! What joy! |
| 4Restore our captivity, O LORD, As the streams in the South. | 4Restore our fortunes, LORD, as streams renew the desert. |
| 5Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. | 5Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. |
| 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. | 6They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest. |
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