1 When Yahweh restored the fortunes of Zion,

we were like those who dream.

2 Then our mouths were filled with laughter

and our tongues with singing.

Then they said among the nations,

“Yahweh has done great things for them.”

3 Yahweh did great things for us;

how glad we were!

4 Restore our fortunes, Yahweh,

like the streams in the Negev.

5 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.

6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing,

will return again with shouts of joy, bringing his bundles of grain with him.