| New International Version | New International Version |
| 1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. | 1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. |
| 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." | 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, and we are filled with joy. | 3The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. |
| 4Restore our fortunes, LORD, like streams in the Negev. | 4Restore our fortunes, LORD, like streams in the Negev. |
| 5Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. | 5Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. |
| 6Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. | 6Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. |
| New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. |
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