1. "A Song of degrees." When the LORD turned back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream.
2. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD has done great things for them.
3. The LORD has done great things for us; for which we are glad.
4. Turn back our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
5. Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6. He that goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.