1A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Zion,
We became as comforted ones.

2Then was our mouth filled with joy,
And our tongue with exultation:
Then would they say among the Gentiles,

3The Lord has done great things among them.
The Lord has done great things for us,
We became joyful.

4Turn, O Lord, our captivity,
As the streams in the south.

5They that sow in tears
Shall reap in joy.

6They went on and wept
As they cast their seeds;
But they shall surely come with exultation,
Bringing their sheaves with them.