< Psalms 126 >
1 A Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled.
When the lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.
2 Then our mouth was filled with gladness and our tongue with exultation. Then they will say among the nations: “The Lord has done great things for them.”
Then was our mouth filled with gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.
3 The Lord has done great things for us. We have become joyful.
The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.
4 Convert our captivity, O Lord, like a torrent in the south.
Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.
5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in exultation.
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6 When departing, they went forth and wept, sowing their seeds. But when returning, they will arrive with exultation, carrying their sheaves.
Going they went and wept, casting their seeds. But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.