Psalms 125:5

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.

In Context

4Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the streams in the south.

6They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves with them.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 22:22Because I kept the ways of the Lord, and did not wickedly depart from my God.

Job 23:11And I will go forth according to his commandments, for I have kept his ways; and I shall not turn aside from his commandments,

Psalms 101:3Turn not away thy face from me: in the day when I am afflicted, incline thine ear to me: in the day when I shall call upon thee, speedily hear me.

Proverbs 2:15whose paths are crooked, and their + 2:15 Lit. wheel tracks. Compare Heb. 12. 13.courses winding;

Matthew Henry on Psalms 125:5

The Security of God's People. 4 Do good, O Lord , unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. 5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the Lord shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel. Here is, 1. The prayer the psalmist puts up for the happiness of those that are sincere and constant ( v. 4 ): Do good, O Lord! unto those that are good. This teaches us to pray for all good people, to make supplication for all saints; and we may pray… Read the whole commentary →

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