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Psalms 126:5

In Psalms 126 of Psalms.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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הַזֹּרְעִ֥יםhazoreimthe bearזָרַעdefinite article, verb, qal, participle, absolute — “the bear”, a verb used as a describing wordH2232to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructifybear, conceive seed, set with sow(-er), yield.בְּדִמְעָ֗הbedimahin tearsדִּמְעָהpreposition, noun, common, feminine, singular, absolute — “in tears”, the ordinary formH1832weepingtears.בְּרִנָּ֥הberinahin joyרִנָּהpreposition, noun, common, feminine, singular, absolute — “in joy”, the ordinary formH7440properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e. shout (of joy or grief)cry, gladness, joy, proclamation, rejoicing, shouting, sing(-ing), triumph.יִקְצֹֽרוּyiqtsorvmuch discouragedקָצַרverb, qal, imperfect, 3rd person, masculine, plural — “much discouraged”, an unfinished actionH7114to dock off, i.e. curtail (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative); especially to harvest (grass or grain)[idiom] at all, cut down, much discouraged, grieve, harvestman, lothe, mourn, reap(-er), (be, wax) short(-en, -er), straiten, trouble, vex.

Jewish translation (JPS 1917)

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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American Standard Version (1901)

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Young’s Literal Translation

Those sowing in tears, with singing do reap,

World English Bible

Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

Darby Translation

They that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:

Douay-Rheims

Blessed is the man that hath filled the desire with them; he shall not be confounded when he shall speak to his enemies in the gate.

Jewish Publication Society (1917)

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Brenton’s Septuagint (1851), English

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Septuagint (Brenton’s Greek, 1851)

Οἱ σπείροντες ἐν δάκρυσιν, ἐν ἀγαλλιάσει θεριοῦσι.

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See Also

  • Galatians 6:9Galatians 6:9 · King James VersionAnd let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.Galatians 6:9 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

  • Matthew 5:4Matthew 5:4 · King James VersionBlessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.Matthew 5:4 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

  • John 16:20–22John 16:20 · King James VersionVerily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.John 16:20 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

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