Study Desk

When the LORD ^(C1)brought back ^(F1)the captives of Zion, We were ^(C2)like those who dream.

Then our ^(C1)mouth was filled with laughter And our ^(C2)tongue with joyful shouting; Then they said among the nations, "The LORD has ^(C3)done great things for them."

The LORD has done great things for us; We are ^(C1)joyful.

Restore our fortunes, LORD, As the ^(F1)(C1)streams in the ^(F2)South.

Those who sow in ^(C1)tears shall harvest with ^(C2)joyful shouting.

One who goes here and there weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

Unless the LORD ^(C1)builds a house, They who build it labor in vain; Unless the LORD ^(C2)guards a city, The watchman stays awake in vain.

It is futile for you to rise up early, To ^(F1)stay up late, To ^(C1)eat the bread of painful labor; This is how He gives to His ^(C2)beloved ^(C3)sleep.

Behold, ^(C1)children are a ^(F1)gift of the LORD, The ^(C2)fruit of the womb is a reward.

Like arrows in the hand of a ^(C1)warrior, So are the children of one's youth.

^(C1)Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; ^(C2)They will not be ashamed When they ^(C3)speak with their enemies ^(C4)in the gate.

^(C1)Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, Who ^(C2)walks in His ways.

When you ^(C1)eat the ^(C2)fruit of the labor of your hands, You will be happy and ^(C3)it will go well for you.

Your wife will be like a ^(C1)fruitful vine ^(F1)Within your house, Your children like ^(C2)olive plants Around your table.

Behold, for so shall a man Who fears the LORD be blessed.

^(C1)The LORD bless you ^(C2)from Zion, And may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.

Indeed, may you see your ^(C1)children's children. ^(C2)Peace be upon Israel!