Psalms 125

Douai-Rheims	Catholic Public Domain Bible
¹ If it had not been that the Lord was with us, let Israel now say:	¹ A Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled.
² If it had not been that the Lord was with us, When men rose up against us	² Then our mouth was filled with gladness and our tongue with exultation. Then they will say among the nations: “The Lord has done great things for them.”
³ perhaps they had swallowed us up alive. When their fury was enkindled against us,	³ The Lord has done great things for us. We have become joyful.
⁴ perhaps the waters had swallowed us up.	⁴ Convert our captivity, O Lord, like a torrent in the south.
⁵ Our soul hath passed through a torrent: perhaps our soul had passed through a water insupportable.	⁵ Those who sow in tears shall reap in exultation.
⁶ Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us to be a prey to their teeth.	⁶ When departing, they went forth and wept, sowing their seeds.
⁷ Our soul hath been delivered as a sparrow out of the snare of the followers. The snare is broken, and we are delivered.	⁷ But when returning, they will arrive with exultation, carrying their sheaves.
⁸ Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.