Psalmorum 126

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

[A Song of Ascents.] When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

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

Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."

3 Magnificavit Dominus facere nobiscum; facti sumus lætantes.

The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.

4 Converte, Domine, captivitatem nostram, sicut torrens in austro.

Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev.

5 Qui seminant in lacrimis, in exsultatione metent.

Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

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

He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.