Psalms 126

1 When Yahweh brought [us Israeli people] back to Jerusalem (OR, enabled us Israelis to prosper again), [it was wonderful]; it seemed as though [SIM] we were dreaming.

Cantique des degrés. Quand l’Éternel ramena les captifs de Sion, Nous étions comme ceux qui font un rêve.

2 We were extremely happy, and we [SYN] continued shouting joyfully. Then the [other] people-groups said about us, “Yahweh has done great things for them!”

Alors notre bouche était remplie de cris de joie, Et notre langue de chants d’allégresse; Alors on disait parmi les nations: L’Éternel a fait pour eux de grandes choses!

3 [And we say, “Yes], Yahweh [truly] has done great things for us, and we are [very] happy.”

L’Éternel a fait pour nous de grandes choses; Nous sommes dans la joie.

4 Yahweh, when it rains, water flows in the streams again [after they were dry] [SIM]. Similarly, enable our nation to become great again like it was before.

Éternel, ramène nos captifs, Comme des ruisseaux dans le midi!

5 We cried when we planted [seeds because it was hard work preparing the soil that had not been plowed for many years]; [now we want to] shout joyfully because we are gathering a [big] harvest.

Ceux qui sèment avec larmes Moissonneront avec chants d’allégresse.

6 Those who cried as they carried the [bags of] seeds [to the fields] will shout joyfully when they bring the crops [to their houses at harvest time].

Celui qui marche en pleurant, quand il porte la semence, Revient avec allégresse, quand il porte ses gerbes.