Psalms 126

1 A Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled.

He waiata; he pikitanga. I ta Ihowa whakahokinga mai i nga pononga o Hiona i rite matou ki te hunga e moehewa ana.

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.”

Katahi to matou mangai ka ki i te kata, to matou arero hoki i te waiata: katahi ka korerotia i roto i nga tauiwi, He nui nga mahi a Ihowa ki a ratou.

3 The Lord has done great things for us. We have become joyful.

He mea nunui a Ihowa i mea ai mo tatou, a e koa ana tatou.

4 Convert our captivity, O Lord, like a torrent in the south.

E Ihowa, whakahokia matou i te whakarau: kia pera me nga awa o te tonga.

5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in exultation.

Ko te hunga e rui ana i runga i te roimata, ka kokoti i runga i te hari.

6 When departing, they went forth and wept, sowing their seeds. But when returning, they will arrive with exultation, carrying their sheaves.

Ahakoa haere tangi atu ia me te kawe i ana purapura hei whakatokanga; tera ia e haere hari mai ano me te mau mai i ana paihere.