A Song of degrees

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

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

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

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

5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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