Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
General references
Bible References
That sow
Psalm 137:1
By the rivers of Babylon we sit down and weep when we remember Zion.
Isaiah 12:1
At that time you will say: "I praise you, O Lord, for even though you were angry with me, your anger subsided, and you consoled me.
Jeremiah 31:9
They will come back shedding tears of contrition. I will bring them back praying prayers of repentance. I will lead them besides streams of water, along smooth paths where they will never stumble. I will do this because I am Israel's father; Ephraim is my firstborn son.'"
Joel 2:17
Let the priests, those who serve the Lord, weep from the vestibule all the way back to the altar. Let them say, "Have pity, O Lord, on your people; please do not turn over your inheritance to be mocked, to become a proverb among the nations. Why should it be said among the peoples, "Where is their God?"
Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
John 16:20
I tell you the solemn truth, you will weep and wail, but the world will rejoice; you will be sad, but your sadness will turn into joy.
2 Corinthians 7:8
For even if I made you sad by my letter, I do not regret having written it (even though I did regret it, for I see that my letter made you sad, though only for a short time).
General references
Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.