Psalm 126:6

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 126:4-6

These verses look forward to the mercies that were yet wanted. Those that had come out of captivity were still in distress, even in their own land (Neh. 1:3), and many yet remained in Babylon; and therefore they rejoiced with trembling, and bore upon their hearts the grievances that were yet to be redressed. We have here, 1. A prayer for the perfecting of their deliverance (Ps. 126:4): ?Turn again our captivity. Let those that have returned to their own land be eased of the burdens which they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 126:6

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed ,.... Which he sows in tears. This is but a repetition and confirmation of what is before expressed in different words; and may be applied, as to a praying saint, so to a faithful preacher of the word. The word is the precious seed which he bears, which he takes out of the granaries of the Scriptures; and carries from place to place, and scatters and sows, Luke 8:11 ; compared to seed, because of its meanness in the eyes of those that... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 126:6

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed - The metaphor seems to be this: A poor farmer has had a very bad harvest: a very scanty portion of grain and food has been gathered from the earth. The seed time is now come, and is very unpromising. Out of the famine a little seed has been saved to be sown, in hopes of another crop; but the badness of the present season almost precludes the entertainment of hope. But he must sow, or else despair and perish. He carries his all, his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

Like them that dream. I. THE DREAM . It was a delightful one. 1. There are many of quite another kind— dreams full of trouble, terror, and distress. Many such are recorded in Scripture ( Genesis 40:1-23 .; Daniel 2:1-49 .; Job 7:14 ; Matthew 27:19 ). 2. But this was full of joy and rapture . So unexpected, so wonderful, was Israel's redemption from exile. They could hardly realize how blessed they were. For it was a reality, not a dream. More often the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

The history of a soul. That which was written of and for the returned exiles of Judah lends itself so accurately and beautifully to describe the history of a redeemed soul, that it seems as if that larger and higher history were meant as well as that of Judah. The same words tell of both. I. THE SOUL WAS ONCE A CAPTIVE . Not alone the people of Zion, but every redeemed soul. It was captive once: 1. To the Law of God . That Law which was holy, just, and good, the Law... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

Alternations and contrasts in the experiences of life. "When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream." I. SOME CHANGES SEEM MORE LIKE DREAMS THAN REALITIES . Seem too good or too bad to be true. 1. When they come suddenly . It takes time to adjust ourselves to them as facts and not fictions. And to realize the consequences they bring with them. 2. When they bring or promise more than we ever expected . We sing and laugh... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:6

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed ; literally, going he goes and weeping ; i . e . weeping every step as he goes—"bearing the draught of seed," i . e . the seed which he has drawn forth from his bag, and is about to scatter on the earth. Thus it is that he "goes forth." How differently does he return! He shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him ; literally, coming he comes with a cry of joy , bearing with him his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 126:6

The rejoicing reaper. Consider— I. WHAT HE WAS FORMERLY . That is told us in the first half of the text. 1. He was one who went forth to sow . He went forth, he was an active worker. In spiritual husbandry this is what is needed. There are many who will talk, some who will pray, but not all these really go to the work. If only the much talk and many prayers could be as they ought to be, and will be if they are sincere, translated into work, active, strenuous work, what... read more

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