A song of degrees
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When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
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Then 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.
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The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad.
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Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.
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They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
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He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.