When the Lord turned the captivity of Zion,

We became as comforted ones.

2 Then was our mouth filled with joy,

And our tongue with exultation:

Then would they say among the Gentiles,

3 The Lord has done great things among them.

The Lord has done great things for us,

We became joyful.

4 Turn, O Lord, our captivity,

As the streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears

Shall reap in joy.

6 They went on and wept

As they cast their seeds;

But they shall surely come with exultation,

Bringing their sheaves with them.