A song of ascents.
1 When the Lord brought back the captives toa Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.b
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,c O Lord,
like streams in the Negev.
will reap with songs of joy.
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him.