When the LORD brought back Zion's exiles, we were like dreamers.

Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues formed joyful shouts. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."

The great things that the LORD has done for us gladden us.

Restore our exiles, LORD, like the streams of the Negev.

Those who weep while they plant will sing for joy while they harvest.

The one who goes out weeping, carrying a bag of seeds, will surely return with a joyful song, bearing sheaves from his harvest. A Solomonic Song of Ascents