1A Song of the Ascents. When YHWH brought back the return 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, "YHWH has done great things with these."
3YHWH has done great things with us; we were glad.
4Bring back, YHWH, our captivity, like streams in the Negev.
5Those who sow in tears shall reap in singing.
6He who goes, going and weeping, bearing the trail of seed, shall surely come with singing, bearing his sheaves.