Bwana alipowarejeza mateka wa Sayuni, Tulikuwa kama waotao ndoto.
> When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, We were like those who dream.
Ndipo kinywa chetu kilipojaa kicheko, Na ulimi wetu kelele za furaha. Ndipo waliposema katika mataifa, Bwana amewatendea mambo makuu.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, "Yahweh has done great things for them."
Bwana alitutendea mambo makuu, Tulikuwa tukifurahi.
Yahweh has done great things for us, And we are glad.
Ee Bwana, uwarejeze watu wetu waliofungwa, Kama vijito vya Kusini.
Restore our fortunes again, Yahweh, Like the streams in the Negev.
Wapandao kwa machozi Watavuna kwa kelele za furaha.
Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
Ingawa mtu anakwenda zake akilia, Azichukuapo mbegu za kupanda. Hakika atarudi kwa kelele za furaha, Aichukuapo miganda yake.
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, Will assuredly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.