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A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
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Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”
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The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.
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Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev.
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Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
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He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.
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