1 [A Song of degrees.] When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing: then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

3 Jehovah hath done great things for us; {and} we are joyful.

4 Turn our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:

6 He goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for scattering; he cometh again with rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.