A.1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
B.2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing:
C. then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
C’.3 The LORD hath done great things for us;
B’. whereof we are glad.
A’.4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
2A. 5 They that sow in tears
2B. [in joy] shall reap.
2A’. 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed,
2B’. shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Note: 2B follows Hebrew word order.