| NET Bible | King James Bible |
| 1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the well-being of Zion, we thought we were dreaming. | 1A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. |
| 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." | 2Then 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. |
| 3The LORD did indeed accomplish great things for us. We were happy. | 3The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. |
| 4O LORD, restore our well-being, just as the streams in the arid south are replenished. | 4Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. |
| 5Those who shed tears as they plant will shout for joy when they reap the harvest. | 5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. |
| 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. | 6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. |
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