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Psalms 126:5 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Psalms 126:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 126 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. joy: or, singing”
Psalms 126:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 126:5
A principle of sowing and reaping is introduced: 'They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.' This agricultural metaphor connects planting in difficult circumstances with eventual harvest in better times. 'Sowing in tears' captures the experience of faithful labor during suffering - continuing kingdom work despite pain, loss, or opposition. Tears represent sorrow, grief, or hardship accompanying present effort. The promise 'shall reap in joy' guarantees future harvest that corresponds to faithful sowing. Reaping produces joy proportionate to sowing's difficulty. This principle applies to multip...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 126:5
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“for we will reap in due season”
“and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy”
“that you will weep and lament”
“for they shall be comforted.{Isaiah 61:2; 66:10”
“in a straight way in which they shall not stumble; for I am a father to Israel”
“I will give thanks to you, Yahweh; for though you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you comfort me.,And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me., וְאָמַרְתָּ בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא אוֹדְךָ יְהוָה כִּי אָנַפְתָּ בִּי יָשֹׁב אַפְּךָ וּתְנַחֲמֵנִי׃ ,And in that day thou shalt say: I will give thanks unto Thee”
“there we sat down. Yes”
“the ministers of Yahweh”
“I do not regret it”