Waiata 126

1 He waiata; he pikitanga. I ta Ihowa whakahokinga mai i nga pononga o Hiona i rite matou ki te hunga e moehewa ana.

A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.

2 Katahi to matou mangai ka ki i te kata, to matou arero hoki i te waiata: katahi ka korerotia i roto i nga tauiwi, He nui nga mahi a Ihowa ki a ratou.

Then was our mouth filled with joy, and our tongue with exultation: then would they say among the Gentiles,

3 He mea nunui a Ihowa i mea ai mo tatou, a e koa ana tatou.

The Lord has done great things among them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful.

4 E Ihowa, whakahokia matou i te whakarau: kia pera me nga awa o te tonga.

Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the steams in the south.

5 Ko te hunga e rui ana i runga i te roimata, ka kokoti i runga i te hari.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 Ahakoa haere tangi atu ia me te kawe i ana purapura hei whakatokanga; tera ia e haere hari mai ano me te mau mai i ana paihere.

They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves [with them].