| Holman Christian Standard Bible | English Standard Version |
| 1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. | 1When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. |
| 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." | 2Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” |
| 3The LORD had done great things for us; we were joyful. | 3The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad. |
| 4Restore our fortunes, LORD, like watercourses in the Negev. | 4Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negeb! |
| 5Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. | 5Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! |
| 6Though one goes along weeping, carrying the bag of seed, he will surely come back with shouts of joy, carrying his sheaves. | 6He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him. |
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