English Bible — English (KJV)
1 A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. turned: Heb. returned the returning
2 Then 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. hath: Heb. hath magnified to do with them
3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
4 Turn again our captivity , O LORD, as the streams in the south.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. joy: or, singing
6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. precious: or, seed basket