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Bible verse
Psalm 126:5
“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
What it means
The image is a farmer scattering seed through tears, uncertain the ground will answer. God promises that grief poured out in faith is not wasted; it is planted, and a harvest of joy is coming. The tears themselves become part of the yield. This is the pattern of the cross, where the deepest sorrow bore the richest fruit. If you are sowing in sadness now, keep going. The One who counts every tear is preparing a reaping you will one day sing over.
Psalm 126:5 at a glance
| Reference | Psalm 126:5 |
|---|---|
| Book | Psalm |
| Chapter to read it in | Psalm 126 |
| Topic | hope |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Questions people ask
Where do I find Psalm 126:5?
It is in Psalm, in Psalm 126. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
How can I pray Psalm 126:5?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Psalm 126:5, before any of us arrive. We bring you Psalm 126:5, hope. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Psalm 126 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Psalm 126:5 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
