A Song of degrees.

1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, We were like them that dream.

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.

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.

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.