When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion,

we were like those who dream.

2  Then 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.”

3  The LORD has done great things for us;

we are glad.

4  Restore our fortunes, O LORD,

like streams in the Negeb!

5  Those who sow in tears

shall reap with shouts of joy!

6  He who goes out weeping,

bearing the seed for sowing,

shall come home with shouts of joy,

bringing his sheaves with him.