Psalms 125:5

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 1

LXX2012 (US English)

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. 1

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 101:3For my days have vanished like smoke, and my bones have been parched like a stick. 1

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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