1 - ?A song of ascents.?
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Or [Lord brought back the captives to] Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Or [those restored to health]

2 - Our 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."

3 - The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.

4 - Restore our fortunes, Or [Bring back our captives] Lord, like streams in the Negev.

5 - Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.

6 - Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.