| NET Bible | New International Version |
| 1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the well-being of Zion, we thought we were dreaming. | 1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. |
| 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." | 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." |
| 3The LORD did indeed accomplish great things for us. We were happy. | 3The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. |
| 4O LORD, restore our well-being, just as the streams in the arid south are replenished. | 4Restore our fortunes, LORD, like streams in the Negev. |
| 5Those who shed tears as they plant will shout for joy when they reap the harvest. | 5Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. |
| 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. | 6Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. |
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