A Song of Ascents.1When the LORD brought back the captive ones of Zion, We were like those who dream.2Then our mouth was filled with laughter And our tongue with joyful shouting; Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”3The LORD has done great things for us; We are glad.4Restore our captivity, O LORD, As the streams in the South.5Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting.6He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.