A Scarlet Reminder

When the Lord brought back the captive ones of Zion,

we were like those who dream.

Our mouths were filled with laughter,

our tongues with joyful shouting.

Then they said among the nations:

"The Lord has done great things for them!"

And the Lord has done great things for us;

and we are filled with joy.

You've restored our hearts like streams that flow;

those who've sown in tears shall reap

their joy, in return, with shouts and songs

carrying the fruit of God.