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, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
Isaiah 12:1
In that day you will say, "I will give thanks to you, Yahweh; for though you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you comfort me.
Jeremiah 31:9
They shall come with weeping; and with petitions will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by rivers of waters, in a straight way in which they shall not stumble; for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
Joel 2:17
Let the priests, the ministers of Yahweh, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, "Spare your people, Yahweh, and don't give your heritage to reproach, that the nations should rule over them. Why should they say among the peoples, 'Where is their God?'"
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
John 16:20
Most certainly I tell you, that 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 my letter made you sorry, though just for a while.
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Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.