A Song of degrees.
8,6,8,6
1When Sion's bondage God turn'd back, as men that dream'd were we. 2Then fill'd with laughter was our mouth, our tongue with melody: |
They 'mong the heathen said, The Lord great things for them hath wrought. 3The Lord hath done great things for us, whence joy to us is brought. |
4As streams of water in the south, our bondage, Lord, recall. 5Who sow in tears, a reaping time of joy enjoy they shall. |
6That man who, bearing precious seed, in going forth doth mourn, He doubtless, bringing back his sheaves, rejoicing shall return. |
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