1A song <07892> of ascents <04609>. When the Lord <03068> restored <07725> the well-being <07870> of Zion <06726>, we thought <02492> we were <01961> dreaming <02492>.
2At that time <0227> we laughed <07814> loudly <04390> and shouted for joy <07440> <03956> <06310>. At that time <0227> the nations <01471> said <0559>, “The Lord <03068> has accomplished <06213> great <01431> things <05973> for these <0428> people.”
3The Lord <03068> did indeed accomplish <06213> great things <01431> for <05973> us. We were <01961> happy <08056>.
4O Lord <03068>, restore <07725> our well-being <07622>, just as the streams <0650> in the arid south <05045> are replenished.
5Those who shed tears <01832> as they plant <02232> will shout for joy <07440> when they reap <07114> the harvest.
6The one who weeps <01058> as he walks <01980> along, carrying <05375> his bag <04901> of seed <02233>, will certainly <0935> come <0935> in with a shout of joy <07440>, carrying <05375> his sheaves <0485> of grain.