1  When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, 

we were like those who dream. 

2  Then 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.” 

3  The Lord has done great things for us; 

we are glad. 

4  Restore our fortunes, O Lord, 

like streams in the Negeb! 

5  Those who sow in tears 

shall reap with shouts of joy! 

6  He who goes out weeping, 

bearing the seed for sowing, 

shall come home with shouts of joy, 

bringing his sheaves with him.