| English Standard Version | New International Version |
| 1When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. | 1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. |
| 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.” | 2Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." |
| 3The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad. | 3The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. |
| 4Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negeb! | 4Restore our fortunes, LORD, like streams in the Negev. |
| 5Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! | 5Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. |
| 6He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him. | 6Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. |
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