Psalms
The Psalter is Israel’s hymnbook: lament, praise, thanksgiving, royal psalms, and wisdom. It trains the heart to speak to God in trouble and in joy, and it points ahead to the Messiah.
Douay-Rheims 1899
Psalms 125
1When the lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted. 2Then 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. 3The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful. 4Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south. 5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 6Going they went and wept, casting their seeds. 7But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition. Challoner / 1899 American edition is public domain.