Psalm 126
Psalm 126 Meaning
Psalm 126 remembers the joy of restoration, when the LORD brought back His people and their mouths were filled with laughter, so that even the nations said the LORD has done great things for them.
It prays for full restoration and promises that those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy, carrying home the sheaves.
Key verses from Psalm 126
“When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.”
Psalm 126:1
“The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.”
Psalm 126:3
“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
Psalm 126:5
“He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”
Psalm 126:6
How Psalm 126 points to Jesus
Jesus sowed His life in tears and reaped a harvest of resurrection joy. In Him our weeping is not wasted; every tear sown in faith comes back as sheaves of gladness.