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Psalms 126:5 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Those who sow in tears will reap in joy. "
Psalms 126:5
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3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.
4 Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.
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Psalms 126:1
"When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream."
Psalms 126:2
"Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”"
Psalms 126:3
"The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad."
Psalms 126:4
"Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev."
Psalms 126:6
"He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves."
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