1“A song of the degrees.” When the Lord bringeth back again the captivity of Zion, then shall we be like dreamers.

2Then shall our mouth be filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then shall they say among the nations, Great things hath the Lord done for these.

3Great things would the Lord have done for us, [whereat] we should be joyful.

4Bring back again, O Lord, our captivity, like rivulets in arid land.

5Those that sow in tears shall reap with joyful song.

6He goeth forth indeed and weepeth, that beareth the seed for sowing; but he will surely come with joyful song when he beareth [home] his sheaves.