1 When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

1 ¶ When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion,
We were like unto them that dream.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

2 ¶ Then was our mouth filled with laughter,
And our tongue with singing:
Then said they among the nations,
The Lord hath done great things for them.

3 The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

3 ¶ The Lord hath done great things for us;
Whereof we are glad.

4 Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.

4 ¶ Turn again our captivity, O Lord,
As the streams in the South.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

5 ¶ They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

6 ¶ Though he goeth on his way weeping, bearing forth the seed;
He shall come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.