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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They that 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.

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