The Lord had done great things for us;
we were joyful.(A)

Restore our fortunes,[a] Lord,
like watercourses in the Negev.(B)
Those who sow in tears
will reap with shouts of joy.(C)
Though one goes along weeping,
carrying the bag of seed,
he will surely come back with shouts of joy,
carrying his sheaves.(D)

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  1. Psalm 126:4 Or Return our captives

The Lord has done great things(A) for us,
    and we are filled with joy.(B)

Restore our fortunes,[a](C) Lord,
    like streams in the Negev.(D)
Those who sow with tears(E)
    will reap(F) with songs of joy.(G)
Those who go out weeping,(H)
    carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
    carrying sheaves with them.

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  1. Psalm 126:4 Or Bring back our captives