Psalm 126:5 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:5-6

Spiritual farming. Our Lord told the apostles that he would make them " fishers of men ." We may hear him telling us that he will make us farmers of men; for there is much to be done in the way of sowing and reaping in spiritual husbandry. I. THE SOIL OF THE HUMAN SOUL . That in which the sacred seed must be cast is the soul of man: not any one special part of it. Our appeal must be made to the entire nature-to the understanding , with all its powers of spiritual... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 126:5

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy - Though the sowing of seed is a work of labor and sorrow - often a work so burdening the farmer that he weeps - yet the return - the harvest - is accompanied with rejoicing. The truth is expressed in a general form, as illustrating the idea that enterprises which are begun under many difficulties, and which require much labor, will be crowned with success, and that the joy is more than an equivalent for all the weariness and sorrow. Thus it is in... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 126:5-6

Psalms 126:5-6 . They that sow in tears shall reap in joy This seems to refer to the foregoing prayer; as if he had said, And this thou wilt do in thy good time: thou wilt give them, as thou hast given us, a joyful return after so sad a time of captivity. The argument is taken from the common course of God’s providence toward men of all nations, to whom he affords vicissitudes of sorrow and comfort, and particularly toward husbandmen, who till their land, and sow their seed, not only with... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

Psalms 125-128 Lessons from JerusalemAs the worshippers journey towards Jerusalem, they recall some of the varied experiences that the city has passed through. They see these as typical of the experiences of God’s people as a whole. Believers are like Jerusalem in that they are completely secure and fully protected (125:1-2). Although Jerusalem sometimes came under the rule of its enemies, God never allowed these enemies to control it for long, in case God’s people lost their devotion to him... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 126:5

sow in tears. The reference is to the "sign" given in Isaiah 37:30 . See App-67 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 126:5

THE PROMISE"They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.For he that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing,Shall doubtless come home again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.""They that sow in tears shall reap in joy." (Psalms 126:5). Isaiah wrote that, "As soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children" (Isaiah 66:8). This simply means, "No tears; no converts to Christ." This sentiment, "Coincides with the Preacher on the Mount, `Blessed are those who mourn for they shall... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 126:4-6

Psalms 126:4-6. Turn again our captivity, O Lord— This prayer seems to be, "We beseech thee to perfect this good work which thou hast begun, and turn our captivity, that we may refresh and cultivate thy holy land, as thou turnest the rivers of the south, the rivers of Egypt, to gladden, fructify, and replenish their dry and thirsty soil." For the understanding of this verse, which, taken by itself, is a little obscure, we should observe, says Dr. Hammond, that the queen of Sheba, or Meroe in... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 126:5

5, 6. As in husbandry the sower may cast his seed in a dry and parched soil with desponding fears, so those shall reap abundant fruit who toil in tears with the prayer of faith. (Compare the history, Ezra 6:16; Ezra 6:22). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 126:1-6

Psalms 126This community lament psalm of ascent appears to date from the time of Ezra and Nehemiah when the Israelites returned from Babylonian captivity. The writer rejoiced in the Israelites’ return to the land (sometime after 538 B.C.) but prayed for a complete restoration. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 126:5-6

3. Prospect for future richness 126:5-6For the returned exiles, farming was a painful pursuit since the ground had become hard and wild, because no one had cultivated it. However, the farmer who worked hard could expect a rich harvest in the future. Future joy would replace present weeping. Undoubtedly the psalmist used this terminology to represent the restoration of the nation as well as its crops. This seems clear from the preceding verses. His point was that even though the Jews who had... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:5-6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 126:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 126:5-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 126:5

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 126:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 126:4-6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 126:5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 126:1-6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 126:5-6

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