1 Agradual Canticle. When our Lord turned the captivity of Sion: we were made as men comforted.
1 When the Lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.
2 Then was our mouth replenished with joy: and our tongue with exultation. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: Our Lord hath done magnifically with them.
2 Then was our mouth filled with gladness; and our tongue with joy.
3 Our Lord hath done magnifically with us: we are made joyful.
3 The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.
4 Turn our captivity, o Lord, as a torrent in the South.
4 Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.
5 They that sow in tears, shall reap in joyfulness.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6 Going they went and wept, casting their seeds. But coming they shall come with exultation, carrying their sheaves.
6 Going they went and wept, casting their seeds.