Prov. 13:12 (NIV)

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

Ps 126:1-3 (NIV)

It was like a dream come true when you freed us from our bondage and brought us back to Zion!

We laughed and laughed and overflowed with gladness. We were left shouting for joy and singing your praise. All the nations saw it and joined in, saying, “The Lord has done great miracles for them!”

Yes, he did mighty miracles and we are overjoyed!