Psalms 126:5
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 126 connects to 10 cross-references. A Song of Ascent celebrating return from captivity when mouths were filled with laughter. The nations said the Lord has done great things for them. The psalm prays for full restoration, using the image of those who sow in tears …
Other Translations
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Those sowing in tears, with singing do reap,
Those who put in seed with weeping will get in the grain with cries of joy.
Cross References
By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine …
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: …
They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the …
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning …
Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare …
Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God: for he hath given you the …
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall …