God will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.
And Sarah said, “God has made me laugh. Everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.
The people offered many sacrifices that day and were happy because God had given them great joy. The women and children were happy. The sound of happiness in Jerusalem could be heard far away.
But no one asks, ‘Where is God, my Maker, who gives us songs in the night,
You will laugh at destruction and hunger, and you will not fear the wild animals,
Shout to the Lord, all the earth.
When the Lord brought the prisoners back to Jerusalem, it seemed as if we were dreaming.
Then we were filled with laughter, and we sang happy songs. Then the other nations said, “The Lord has done great things for them.”
Those who cry as they carry out the seeds will return singing and carrying bundles of grain.
Good people, rejoice and be happy in the Lord. Sing all you whose hearts are right.
Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth; burst into songs and make music.
You people who are now hungry are blessed, because you will be satisfied. You people who are now crying are blessed, because you will laugh with joy.