| English Standard Version | NET Bible |
| 1When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. | 1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the well-being of Zion, we thought we were dreaming. |
| 2Then 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.” | 2At that time we laughed loudly and shouted for joy. At that time the nations said, "The LORD has accomplished great things for these people." |
| 3The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad. | 3The LORD did indeed accomplish great things for us. We were happy. |
| 4Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negeb! | 4O LORD, restore our well-being, just as the streams in the arid south are replenished. |
| 5Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! | 5Those who shed tears as they plant will shout for joy when they reap the harvest. |
| 6He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him. | 6The one who weeps as he walks along, carrying his bag of seed, will certainly come in with a shout of joy, carrying his sheaves of grain. |
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