Psalms 126:6

4 Restore our captives, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.

5 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.

He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.
KJV
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
WEB
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.
ASV
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him]. Psalm 127 A Song of Ascents; of Solomon.
DARBY
He goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for scattering; he cometh again with rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.
BLB
Going forth, he who goes and weeps, bearing the basket of seed, coming in, he comes with a shout, bearing his sheaves.
ÅB
De går gråtende og bærer den de strør ut; de kommer hjem fryderop og bærer sine kornbånd.
[^1]: slik som disse etter å ha vært uttørket i heten fylles igjen når Herren sender regn.
OTB
Den som går ut gråtende, bærende såkorn,
Skal visselig komme tilbake med jubelrop, bærende sine kornbånd med seg.
B1930
De går gråtende og bærer den de strør ut; de kommer hjem fryderop og bærer sine kornbånd.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 9:2–3

    The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.

    Read in context
  • Galatians 6:7–8

    Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.

    Read in context
  • Psalms 30:5

    For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

    Read in context
  • Isaiah 61:3

    to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

    Read in context
  • Jeremiah 50:4–5

    “In those days and at that time, declares the LORD, the children of Israel and the children of Judah will come together, weeping as they come, and will seek the LORD their God.

    Read in context
  • Job 11:13–17

    As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him,

    Read in context
  • Revelation 7:15–17

    For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.

    Read in context
  • Acts 16:29–34

    Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.

    Read in context