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