Zaburi 126

1 Wimbo wa kwenda juu. Bwana alipowarejeza mateka Sayuni, tulikuwa kama watu walioota ndoto.

“A song of the degrees.” When the Lord bringeth back again the captivity of Zion, then shall we be like dreamers.

2 Vinywa vyetu vilijaa kicheko, ndimi zetu zilijaa nyimbo za shangwe. Ndipo iliposemwa miongoni mwa mataifa, “Bwana amewatendea mambo makuu.”

Then shall our mouth be filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then shall they say among the nations, Great things hath the Lord done for these.

3 Bwana ametutendea mambo makuu, nasi tumejaa furaha.

Great things would the Lord have done for us, [whereat] we should be joyful.

4 Ee Bwana, turejeshee watu wetu waliotekwa, kama vijito katika Negebu.

Bring back again, O Lord, our captivity, like rivulets in arid land.

5 Wapandao kwa machozi watavuna kwa nyimbo za shangwe.

Those that sow in tears shall reap with joyful song.

6 Yeye azichukuaye mbegu zake kwenda kupanda, huku akilia, atarudi kwa nyimbo za shangwe, akichukua miganda ya mavuno yake.

He goeth forth indeed and weepeth, that beareth the seed for sowing; but he will surely come with joyful song when he beareth [home] his sheaves.