Psalms 127:4

Psalms 127:4 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
• New International Version (NIV)Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth.

Context of Psalms 127:4

2It is vain for you to rise up early, to lie down late, to eat the bread of sorrows: so to his beloved one he giveth sleep. 3Lo, children are an inheritance from Jehovah, [and] the fruit of the womb a reward. As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth. 5Happy is the man that hath filled his quiver with them. They shall not be ashamed when they speak with enemies in the gate.

Psalms 127:4 word by word

כְּחִצִּ֥ים בְּיַד־גִּבּ֑וֹר כֵּ֝֗ן בְּנֵ֣י הַנְּעוּרִֽים׃Read the interlinear

• arrowsחֵץchêts · arrowH2671
• handיָדyâd · handH3027
• mightyגִּבּוֹרgibbôr gibbôr · mighty manH1368
• soכֵּןkên · soH3651
• youthנְעוּרִיםnâ‛ûr nâ‛ûr ne‛ûrâh · youthH5271

Cross-references for Psalms 127:4

• Jeremiah 50:9For behold, I will raise and cause to come up against Babylon, an assemblage of great nations from the north country; and they shall set themselves in array against her: from thence shall she be taken. Their arrows shall be as those of a mighty expert man: none shall return empty.
• Proverbs 17:6Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
• Proverbs 31:28Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her:

Commentaries on Psalms 127:4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man - Each child will, in the process of time, be a defense and support to the family, as arrows in the quiver of a skillful and strong archer; the more he has, the more enemies he may slay, and consequently the more redoubted shall he be. Children of the youth - The children of young people are always more strong and vigorous, more healthy, and generally longer lived than those of elderly, or comparatively elderly…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man - They are what a parent may rely on for defense in danger, or for help in securing provision for himself and family - as the warrior or the hunter relies on his arrows. So are children of the youth - Sons in their youth; in their prime and vigor. The comparison of sons with arrows or spears is common in Arabic poetry. See Rosenmuller, Com. in loc. Also Morgenland, in loc.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-5Like arrows: The image compares children to arrows in a warrior’s hand. Children strengthen and support the family and help defend its honor when others accuse or oppose them (compare Psalms 120:4; 7:12–13).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3-53-5. Posterity is often represented as a blessing from God (Ge 30:2, 18; 1Sa 1:19, 20). Children are represented as the defenders (arrows) of their parents in war, and in litigation.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 127:4

• Blessing
• Children

In the dictionaries

• Degrees, Song of
• Hallel
• Psalms
• Wake
• Archery
• Crime; Crimes
• Degree
• Degrees, Songs of
• Dial of Ahaz
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Commentaries on Psalms 127

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings