Amahubo 126

1 Ingoma yemiqanso. Kwathi lapho uThixo ebuyisa izithunjwa eZiyoni, sasinjengabantu abaphuphayo.

A Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled.

2 Imilomo yethu yayigcwele ngohleko, lezindimi zethu zicula izingoma zentokozo. Basebesithi abezizwe, “UThixo ubenzele izinto ezimangalisayo.”

Then our mouth was filled with gladness and our tongue with exultation. Then they will say among the nations: “The Lord has done great things for them.”

3 UThixo usenzele izinto ezimangalisayo, ngakho siyathokoza kakhulu.

The Lord has done great things for us. We have become joyful.

4 Buyisa ukuphumelela kwethu, Oh Thixo, njengemifula eseNegebi.

Convert our captivity, O Lord, like a torrent in the south.

5 Labo abahlanyela ngezinyembezi bazavuna ngezingoma zentokozo.

Those who sow in tears shall reap in exultation.

6 Lowo ophuma ekhala, ethwele inhlanyelo ukuba ayehlanyela uzabuya ngezingoma zentokozo, ethwele izinyanda.

When departing, they went forth and wept, sowing their seeds. But when returning, they will arrive with exultation, carrying their sheaves.