Psalms 127

DOUAI-RHEIMS	NEW JERUSALEM
1 When the lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.	1 [Song of Ascents Of Solomon] If Yahweh does not build a house in vain do its builders toil. If Yahwehdoes not guard a city in vain does its guard keep watch.
2 Then was our mouth filled with gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.	2 In vain you get up earlier, and put off going to bed, sweating to make a living, since it is he whoprovides for his beloved as they sleep.
3 The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.	3 Sons are a birthright from Yahweh, children are a reward from him.
4 Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.	4 Like arrows in a warrior's hand are the sons you father when young.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.	5 How blessed is the man who has fil ed his quiver with them; in dispute with his enemies at the citygate he wil not be worsted.
6 Going they went and wept, casting their seeds.
7 But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.