✧A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back those who returned to 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, “The LORD has done great things for them.” ✧3The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad. ✧4Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev. ✧5Those who sow in tears will reap in joy. ✧6He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.