When the Lord restored
The fortunes of Zion
We were like those who dream
And our mouth was filled with laughter
And our tongue with shouts of joy, joy, joy
And they said among the nations
The Lord has done great things for them
The Lord has done great things

Restore our fortunes, Lord
Like streams in the desert
Restore our fortunes, Lord
Like streams in the desert
Restore our fortunes, Lord
Like streams in the desert
Restore our fortunes, Lord
Like streams in the desert

Those who sow in tears
Will reap with shouts of joy
Those who sow in tears
Will reap with shouts of joy
He who goes out weeping
Carrying the seed
Will come home with joyful shouting
Bringing in his sheaves