Scripture Context

Psalms 126:4 - Psalms 128:1

4 Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

Psalms 127
Intro: Virtue of God's blessing. (A Song of degrees for Solomon.)

1 Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it; except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

3 Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord; and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

Psalms 128
Intro: Sundry blessings which follow them that fear God. (A Song of degrees.)

1 Blessed is everyone that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.