1«A Song of degrees.» When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 2Then 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. 3The Lord hath done great things for vs, whereof we reioyce. 4Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. 5They that sowe in teares, shall reape in ioy. 6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].