| New International Version | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 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 brought back the captive ones 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." | 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 LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. | 3The LORD has done great things for us; We are glad. |
| 4Restore our fortunes, LORD, like streams in the Negev. | 4Restore our captivity, O LORD, As the streams in the South. |
| 5Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. | 5Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. |
| 6Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. | 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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