Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
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That sow
Psalm 137:1
By the waters of Babylon we sat down; and wept, when we remembered Zion.
Isaiah 12:1
So that then thou shalt say, "I will praise thee O LORD, that though thou were angry with me, yet thine anger is turned, and thou hast comforted me.
Jeremiah 31:9
They departed from hence in heaviness, but with joy will I bring them hither again. I will lead them by the rivers of water in a straight way, where they shall not stumble: For I will be Israel's father, and Ephraim shall be my firstborn.
Joel 2:17
Let the priests that minister unto the LORD, weep between the porch and the altar, and say, "Spare, Lord, thy people: and deliver not thine heritage unto rebuke that the heathen should reign over them. Why should they say among the nations, 'Where is their God?'"
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
John 16:20
Verily, verily I say unto you, Ye shall weep and lament, and the world shall rejoice. Ye shall sorrow: but your sorrow shall be turned to joy.
2 Corinthians 7:8
Wherefore though I made you sorry with a letter I repent not: though I did repent. For I perceive that that same Epistle made you sorry though it were but for a season.
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Matthew 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.