| New International Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. | 1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. |
| 2Our 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." | 2Our mouths were filled with laughter then, and our tongues with shouts of joy. Then they said among the nations," The LORD has done great things for them." |
| 3The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. | 3The LORD had done great things for us; we were joyful. |
| 4Restore our fortunes, LORD, like streams in the Negev. | 4Restore our fortunes, LORD, like watercourses in the Negev. |
| 5Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. | 5Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. |
| 6Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. | 6Though one goes along weeping, carrying the bag of seed, he will surely come back with shouts of joy, carrying his sheaves. |
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