From Tears to Joy

¹ When the LORD changed Zion’s circumstances for the better, it was like we had been dreaming. ² Our mouths were suddenly filled with laughter; our tongues were filled with joyful shouts. It was even said, at that time, among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them!” ³ Yes, the LORD has done great things for us, and we are overjoyed. ⁴ LORD, change our circumstances for the better, like dry streams in the desert waste! ⁵ Let those who plant with tears reap the harvest with joyful shouts. ⁶ Let those who go out, crying and carrying their seed, come home with joyful shouts, carrying bales of grain!