A Song of degrees.
1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion,
We were like them that dream.
Bwana alipowarejeza mateka wa Sayuni, Tulikuwa kama waotao ndoto.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter,
And our tongue with singing:
Then said they among the heathen,
The LORD hath done great things for them.
Ndipo kinywa chetu kilipojaa kicheko, Na ulimi wetu kelele za furaha. Ndipo waliposema katika mataifa, Bwana amewatendea mambo makuu.
3 The LORD hath done great things for us;
Whereof we are glad.
Bwana alitutendea mambo makuu, Tulikuwa tukifurahi.
4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD,
As the streams in the south.
Ee Bwana, uwarejeze watu wetu waliofungwa, Kama vijito vya Kusini.
5 They that sow in tears
Shall reap in joy.
Wapandao kwa machozi Watavuna kwa kelele za furaha.
6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed,
Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him .
Ingawa mtu anakwenda zake akilia, Azichukuapo mbegu za kupanda. Hakika atarudi kwa kelele za furaha, Aichukuapo miganda yake.
