A Song of degrees.
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When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion,We were like them that dream.
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Then 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.
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The LORD hath done great things for us;Whereof we are glad.
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Turn again our captivity, O LORD,As the streams in the south.
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They that sow in tearsShall reap in joy.
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He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed,Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.