1  When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion,

    We were like them that dream,

    We were like them that dream.

 2  Then was our mouth filled with laughter,

    And our tongue with singing:

    Then said they among the nations,

    The Lord hath done great things,

    The Lord hath done great things for them.

 3  Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams,

    As the streams in the south,

    As the streams in the south.

 4  They that sow in tears shall reap in joy,

    They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

 5  He that goeth forth and weepeth,

    Bearing precious seed, shall doubtless,

    Come again with rejoicing,

    Come again with rejoicing,

    Bringing his sheaves with him.

 6  When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion,

    We were like them that dream,

    We were like them that dream.