Psalms 127
DOYLYPsalms 127:5
5, 6. They that sow in tears &c.] These verses pray in general, that God from a melancholy beginning (for such was the restoration at first, rather the seed of one, than one maturely grown) would grant a happy issue. Mudge. Green. This Psalm engages us to reflect on the wonderful things which God has done at all times for his people, by delivering them, contrary to all appearance, from the power of their enemies. It assures us, moreover, that if the Church, or the righteous, are in affliction and tears, God gives them at last occasion to rejoice; and, in general when men have been tried and humbled by affliction, He makes gladness succeed to sorrow; causing those who sow in tears to reap in joy. Ostervald. Psalm CXXVII. This is a Psalm which can never be out of season, the design of its author being to teach us the necessity of a dependance upon God and his blessing, in every work to which we set our hands. Bp. Horne. It is used in our service for the thanksgiving of Women after Child-birth. Ver. 2. It is vain for you &c.] That is, it is in vain build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.