1A Song of Ascents. When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, We were like those who dream. 2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then they said among the nations, Yahweh has done great things for them. 3Yahweh has done great things for us, [Of which] we are glad. 4Turn again our captivity, O Yahweh, As the streams in the South. 5Those who sow in tears will reap in joy. 6He who goes forth and weeps, bearing seed for sowing, Will doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him].