A Songof degrees. When the LORDturned againthe captivityof Zion, we werelike them that dream. Thenwas our mouthfilledwith laughter, and our tonguewith singing: thensaidthey among the heathen, The LORDhath donegreat thingsforthem. The LORDhath donegreat thingsforus; whereof we areglad. Turn againour captivity, O LORD, as the streamsin the south. They that sowin tearsshall reapin joy. He that goeth forthand weepeth, bearingpreciousseed, shall doubtless come againwith rejoicing, bringinghis sheaves with him .