Psalms
“He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”
Psalms 126:6
Psalms 126:6 (KJV) speaks to hope, grief, and joy — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
Psalms 126:5“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:3“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
Proverbs 10:28“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4
Common questions
What does Psalms 126:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 126:6 reads: "He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." The verse speaks to hope, grief, and joy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 126 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 126:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." is Psalms 126:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 126.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 126:6?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 126:6 include Psalms 126:5, Isaiah 61:3, and Psalms 30:5. Reading them alongside Psalms 126:6 deepens the theme of hope.
How can I pray with Psalms 126:6?
Read Psalms 126:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.