Faarfannaa 126

1 Faarfannaa ol baʼuu. Yeroo Waaqayyo warra boojiʼamanii turan gara Xiyoonitti deebisetti, nu akka warra abjuu abjootanii taane.

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

2 Afaan keenya kolfaan, arrabni keenya immoo faarfannaa gammachuutiin guutame. Kana irratti saboota gidduutti, “Waaqayyo waan guddaa isaaniif godheera” jedhame.

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 Waaqayyo waan guddaa nuuf godhe; nus ni gammanne.

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

4 Yaa Waaqayyo, akkuma lagoota Negeeb, boojuu keenya nuu deebisi.

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

5 Warri imimmaaniin facaasan, faarfannaa gammachuutiin ni haammatu.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 Namni sanyii facaafamu baadhatee booʼaa gad baʼu, bissii isaa baadhatee faarfannaa gammachuu faarfachaa deebiʼa.

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