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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 126, Verse 6

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They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
King James Version
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].
American Standard Version
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him] .
New English Translation
The one who weeps as he walks along, carrying his bag of seed, will certainly come in with a shout of joy, carrying his sheaves of grain.
World English Bible
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves. A Song of Ascents. By Solomon.
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A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain.
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[It is] vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: [for] so he giveth his beloved sleep.
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Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward.
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As arrows [are] in the hand of a mighty man; so [are] children of the youth.
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Happy [is] the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
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A Song of degrees. Blessed [is] every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
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For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy [shalt] thou [be], and [it shall be] well with thee.
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Thy wife [shall be] as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
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Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.
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The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.