It was like a dream when the Lord brought back to Zion those who had been held in another land.

Then we laughed with our mouths, and we sang with our tongues. Then it was said among the nations, "The Lord has done great things for them."

The Lord has done great things for us and we are glad.

Bring back our people, O Lord, like the rivers in the South.

Those who plant with tears will gather fruit with songs of joy.

He who goes out crying as he carries his bag of seed will return with songs of joy as he brings much grain with him.