Psalms 126:6 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Whoso goeth on and weepeth, Bearing the basket of seed, Surely cometh in with singing, bearing his sheaves!
English ASV
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him. Psalm 127 A Song of Ascents; of Solomon.
English Amplified
He who goes forth bearing seed and weeping [at needing his precious supply of grain for sowing] shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
He who goes forth bearing seed and weeping [at needing his precious supply of grain for sowing] shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
Though one goes along weeping, carrying the bag of seed, he will surely come back with shouts of joy, carrying his sheaves.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
He goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for scattering; he cometh again with rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.
English EASY 2024
People were weeping when they took their bags of seeds to plant. But when they carry their crops back home, they will shout because they are so happy!
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Those who cried as they carried the seeds will be happy when they bring in the crops!
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Those who wept as they went out carrying the seed will come back singing for joy, as they bring in the harvest.
English God's Word - GW 1995
The person who goes out weeping, carrying his bag of seed, will come home singing, carrying his bundles of grain.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
Though one goes along weeping, carrying the bag of seed, he will surely come back with shouts of joy, carrying his sheaves.
English KJV 1611
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
English LSB
He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, carrying his sheaves with him.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
He who goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall come home with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Those who go forth weeping, carrying sacks of seed, Will return with cries of joy, carrying their bundled sheaves.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
The one who weeps as he walks along, carrying his bag of seed, will certainly come in with a shout of joy, carrying his sheaves of grain.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Those who go out sobbing as they carry seeds to plant will come back singing with joy. They will bring the new crop back with them.
English NIV
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.
English NKJ 1982
He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him.
English NLT
They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
They may weep as they go out carrying their seed to sow, but they will return with joyful laughter and shouting with gladness as they bring back armloads of blessing and a harvest overflowing!
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
He that goes forth weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
Yes, they go out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, and return singing, carrying their sheaves.
English Tyndale 1537
He that now goeth in his way weeping and beareth forth good seed, shall come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him.