| Berean Study Bible | New Living Translation |
| 1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers. | 1When the LORD brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! |
| 2Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” | 2We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the LORD has done for them.” |
| 3The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. | 3Yes, the LORD has done amazing things for us! What joy! |
| 4Restore our captives, O LORD, like streams in the Negev. | 4Restore our fortunes, LORD, as streams renew the desert. |
| 5Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. | 5Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. |
| 6He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain. | 6They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest. |
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