| New King James Version | English Standard Version |
| 1A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. | 1When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. |
| 2Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” | 2Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” |
| 3The LORD has done great things for us, And we are glad. | 3The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad. |
| 4Bring back our captivity, O LORD, As the streams in the South. | 4Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negeb! |
| 5Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy. | 5Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! |
| 6He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him. | 6He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him. |
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