Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
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Bible References
That sow
Psalm 137:1
By the rivers of Babylon, we sat down and cried as we remembered Zion.
Isaiah 12:1
In that day you will say: I will praise you, O Jehovah. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me.
Jeremiah 31:9
With weeping they will come. By supplication I will lead them. I will make them walk by streams of waters on a straight path in which they will not stumble. For I am a father to Israel and Ephraim is my firstborn.
Joel 2:17
Let the priests and the ministers of Jehovah weep between the Temple porch and the altar! Let them say: Spare your people, O Jehovah, and do not give reproach to your heritage. That the nations should rule over them and say among the peoples, 'where is their God?'
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
John 16:20
Truly I tell you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.
2 Corinthians 7:8
For though I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it (for I see that that letter made you sorry, though but for a season),
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Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.