He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
He. The general assurance is applied to each one in particular. That which is spoken in the previous verse in the plural—"they", is here repeated in the singular—"he." He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
The work begun is not yet completed; those who have returned are but a vanguard of the whole nation. The land yearns for its exiles as the parched Negeb yearns for winter rains. Those already home sow with tears because the ground is so parched; but this fearful sowing will be followed by joyful harvest.
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Commenting on Psalm 126:4-6
Those who returned were still in distress, and many remained in Babylon; they rejoiced with trembling. The mercy completed would be as welcome as streams of water in the parched south country. Even in prosperity we must not forget our brethren in trouble. All suffering saints may rest assured their tears will end in a harvest of joy at last.
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Commenting on Psalm 126:4-6