1 (Shir HaMa’alot [Song of Ascents])

When Hashem brought the return of the captivity of Tziyon,

we were like the cholemim (them that dream).

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter,

and leshoneinu (our tongue) with rinnah (joyful song);

then said they among the Goyim,

Hashem hath done great things for them.

3 Hashem hath done great things for us;

whereof we are glad.

4 Return our captivity and restore our fortunes, Hashem,

like torrents in the Negev.

5 They that sow in dimah (tears)

shall reap in rinnah (joyful song).

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth,

bearing meshek hazara (seed to be sown)

shall doubtless come again with rinnah,

bearing his alummot (sheaves).*126:6 of harvest