Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 126:5

5 They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy .

This is an argument wherewith he presseth the foregoing prayer, v. 4. taken from the common course of Gods providence towards men of all nations, to whom he affords vicissitudes of sorrow and comfort, and particularly towards husbandmen, who though oft-times they sow their seed corn with care and fear and sorrow, yet afterwards for the most part meet with a joyful harvest. And therefore we hope thou wilt not deny this favour to thine own people. And as thou hast in some good measure granted it to us, so we pray thee grant it to our brethren, who are yet exercised with hard labours and griefs, that they and we together may at last obtain that blessed and full harvest which we still pray and hope for.

Marginal references: See Jer. 31. 9, &c.; Or, singing.