Psalmorum 126

1 Canticum graduum. In convertendo Dominus captivitatem Sion: facti sumus sicut consolati:

“A song of the degrees.” When the Lord bringeth back again the captivity of Zion, then shall we be like dreamers.

2 Tunc repletum est gaudio os nostrum: et lingua nostra exultatione. Tunc dicent inter gentes: Magnificavit Dominus facere cum eis.

Then shall our mouth be filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then shall they say among the nations, Great things hath the Lord done for these.

3 Magnificavit Dominus facere nobiscum: facti sumus lætantes.

Great things would the Lord have done for us, [whereat] we should be joyful.

4 Converte Domine captivitatem nostram, sicut torrens in Austro.

Bring back again, O Lord, our captivity, like rivulets in arid land.

5 Qui seminant in lacrymis, in exultatione metent.

Those that sow in tears shall reap with joyful song.

6 Euntes ibant et flebant, mittentes semina sua. Venientes autem venient cum exultatione, portantes manipulos suos.

He goeth forth indeed and weepeth, that beareth the seed for sowing; but he will surely come with joyful song when he beareth [home] his sheaves.