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A Song of Ascents. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
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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."
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The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.
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Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like the watercourses in the Negeb!
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May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy!
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He that goes forth weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.