Psalms 126:1-6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

Sowing in Tears, Reaping in Joy.

A song of degrees, admonishing the believers to praise the Lord for the many evidences of His favor and to pray for its continued manifestation.

Psalms 126:1-6

1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.a

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing preciousb seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.