1   A song of ascents.

  When Yahweh restored the fortunes of Zion,

  we were like dreamers.

2   Then our mouth was filled with laughter,

  and our tongue with rejoicing.

  Then they said among the nations,

  “Yahweh has done great things for these people.”

3   Yahweh has done great things for us;

  we are glad.

4   Restore, O Yahweh, our fortunes

  like the streams in the Negeb.

5   Those who sow with tears

  shall reap with rejoicing.

6   He who diligently goes out with weeping,

  carrying the seed bag,

  shall certainly come in with rejoicing,

  carrying his sheaves.