| International Standard Version | NET Bible |
| 1When the LORD brought back Zion's exiles, we were like dreamers. | 1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the well-being of Zion, we thought we were dreaming. |
| 2Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues formed joyful shouts. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." | 2At that time we laughed loudly and shouted for joy. At that time the nations said, "The LORD has accomplished great things for these people." |
| 3The great things that the LORD has done for us gladden us. | 3The LORD did indeed accomplish great things for us. We were happy. |
| 4Restore our exiles, LORD, like the streams of the Negev. | 4O LORD, restore our well-being, just as the streams in the arid south are replenished. |
| 5Those who weep while they plant will sing for joy while they harvest. | 5Those who shed tears as they plant will shout for joy when they reap the harvest. |
| 6The one who goes out weeping, carrying a bag of seeds, will surely return with a joyful song, bearing sheaves from his harvest. | 6The one who weeps as he walks along, carrying his bag of seed, will certainly come in with a shout of joy, carrying his sheaves of grain. |
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