Tuesday, December 10

When the Lord restored the fortunes of[a] Zion,

    we were like those who dreamed.[b]

2 

Our mouths were filled with laughter,

    our tongues with songs of joy.

Then it was said among the nations,

    “The Lord has done great things for them.”

3 

The Lord has done great things for us,

    and we are filled with joy.

4 

Restore our fortunes,[c] Lord,

    like streams in the Negev.

5 

Those who sow with tears

    will reap with songs of joy.

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Those who go out weeping,

    carrying seed to sow,

will return with songs of joy,

    carrying sheaves with them.