The Bible

1

Tra hug y Chiarn chyndaa da cappeeys Sion: eisht va shin goll-rish sleih va dreamal.

When the Lord turned again the captivity of Sion: then were we like unto them that dream.

2

Eisht va nyn meeal lhieent lesh gennallys: as y chengey ain lesh boggey.

Then was our mouth filled with laughter: and our tongue with joy.

3

Shen y traa dooyrt ad mastey ny ashoonee: Ta'n Chiarn er n'yannoo reddyn mooarey er ny son oc.

Then said they among the heathen: The Lord hath done great things for them.

4

Ta'n Chiarn, dy feer, er n'yannoo hannah reddyn yindyssagh er nyn son: jeu ta shin goaill boggey.

Yea, the Lord hath done great things for us already: whereof we rejoice.

5

Cur chyndaa da'n chappeeys ain, O Hiarn: myr da ny awinyn ayns y jiass.

Turn our captivity, O Lord: as the rivers in the south.

6

Adsyn ta cuirr ayns jeir: nee ad buinn ayns boggey.

They that sow in tears: shall reap in joy.

7

Eshyn ta nish goll er e hoshiaght keayney, as ta cuirr rass mie: hig eh reesht dyn dooyt lesh gennallys, as ver eh lesh e vunneeyn mârish.

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.