| King James Bible | International Standard Version |
| 1A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. | 1When the LORD brought back Zion's exiles, we were like dreamers. |
| 2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. | 2Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues formed joyful shouts. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." |
| 3The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. | 3The great things that the LORD has done for us gladden us. |
| 4Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. | 4Restore our exiles, LORD, like the streams of the Negev. |
| 5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. | 5Those who weep while they plant will sing for joy while they harvest. |
| 6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. | 6The one who goes out weeping, carrying a bag of seeds, will surely return with a joyful song, bearing sheaves from his harvest. |
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