Psalms 126:6
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.
Permalink Verse page
Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a rejoicing come that is traced in planning and improvising. Psalms 126:6: notice "carrying" and "who". Practice rejoicing come in promises we keep—make patience ordinary. Through wisdom & worship, Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

The setting is Psalms—poetry/wisdom, highlighting rejoicing come. Within ch. 126, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “carrying” and “who”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to multiple authors (including David). Introductions to Psalms often note: Anthology of psalms shaped across collections and choirs.. Scholars commonly date Psalms From the monarchic era into the post‑exilic period.. This verse leans into wisdom & worship. Psalm headings and sequencing hint at editorial artistry.

More details
Traditional:David & others
Modern scholarship:Temple hymnbook with multiple collections and authors.
Date:Monarchy to post‑exilic.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Masoretic tradition preserves the Hebrew text with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.