Banzembo 126

1 Nzembo ya mobembo mpo na kokende na Tempelo ya Yawe. Tango Yawe azongisaki bato ya Siona longwa na bowumbu, tozalaki lokola bato oyo bazali kolota ndoto.

When Jehovah brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

2 Boye, tozalaki koganga mpe koyemba na esengo. Bongo, maloba oyo ekomaki kolobama kati na bikolo: « Yawe asaleli bango makambo minene! »

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

3 Solo, Yawe asaleli biso makambo minene, mpe tozali kosepela.

Jehovah has done great things for us. We are glad.

4 Yawe, yaka kobongisa makambo na biso ndenge kaka otondisaka lisusu miluka ya Negevi.

Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the South.

5 Bato oyo balonaka na mpinzoli babukaka na banzembo ya esengo.

Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 Moto oyo akendaka na kolela, tango amemi milona na ye, azongaka na esengo wana amemi maboke na ye.

He who goes forth and weeps, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves.