I smiled on them when they had no confidence; and the light of my countenance they did not cast down.
And they told him, “Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt.” And his heart fainted, for he did not believe them.
They waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouths as for the spring rain.
I chose their way, and sat as chief, and I dwelt like a king among his troops, like one who comforts mourners.
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
There are many who say, “O that we might see some good! Lift up the light of thy countenance upon us, O Lord!”
Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance,
And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?”