Halelu 126

1 I A Iehova i hoihoi mai ai i ka pio ana o Ziona, Like no kakou me ka poe moe uhane.

When the lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.

2 Alaila, piha no ko kakou waha i ka akaaka, A me ko kakou alelo i ka hauoli; Alaila, olelo no lakou iwaena o ko na aina e, Nani na mea a Iehova i hana mai ai no lakou la.

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 Ua nani no na mea a Iehova i hana mai ai no kakou; A ua lealea kakou malaila.

The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.

4 E Iehova, e hoihoi oe i ko makou pio ana, E like me na kahawai, ma ke kukuluhema.

Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.

5 O ka poe lulu me na waimaka, E hoiliili lakou me ka hauoli.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He oiaio, o ka mea hele, a uwe, I kona lawe ana i ka hua e lulu ai, He oiaio no, e hoi mai oia me ka hauoli, E amo pu ana i kona mau pua.

Going they went and wept, casting their seeds. But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.