Psalm 124

Nisi quia Dominus
1
If the Lord himself had not been on our side, now may Israel say  *
if the Lord himself had not been on our side, when men rose up against us;
2
They had swallowed us up quick *
when thy were so wrathfully displeased at us.
3
Yea, the waters had drowned us *
and the stream had gone over our soul.
4
The deep waters of the proud *
had gone even over our soul.
5
But praised be the Lord *
who hath not given us over for a prey unto their teeth.
6
Our soul is escaped even as a bird out of the snare of the fowler *
the snare is broken, and we are delivered .
7
Our help standeth in the Name of the Lord *
who hath made heaven and earth.

Psalm 125

Qui confidunt
1
They that put their trust in the Lord shall be even as the mount Sion  *
which may not be removed, but standeth fast for ever.
2
The hills stand about Jerusalem *
even so standeth the Lord round about his people, from this time forth for evermore.
3
For the rod of the ungodly cometh not into the lot of the righteous *
lest the righteous put their hand unto wickedness.
4
Do well, O Lord *
unto those that are good and true of heart.
5
As for such as turn back unto their own wickedness *
the Lord shall lead them forth with the evil-doers; but peace shall be upon Israel.

Psalm 126

In convertendo
1
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Sion  *
then were we like unto them that dream.
2
Then was our mouth filled with laughter *
and our tongue with joy.
3
Then said they among the heathen *
The Lord hath done great things for them.
4
Yea, the Lord hath done great things for us already *
whereof we rejoice.
5
Turn our captivity, O Lord *
as the rivers in the south.
6
They that sow in tears *
shall reap in joy.
7
He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed *
shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him.