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 Living Translation (NLT)Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands.

Context of Psalms 127:4

2It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep. 3Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. 5Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.

Psalms 127:4 word by word

כְּחִצִּ֥ים בְּיַד־גִּבּ֑וֹר כֵּ֝֗ן בְּנֵ֣י הַנְּעוּרִֽים׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• As arrowsחֵץchêts · arrowH2671
• in the handיָדyâd · handH3027
• of a mighty manגִּבּוֹרgibbôr gibbôr · mighty manH1368
• childrenבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
• of the 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 assembly of great nations from the north country, And they shall array themselves against her; From there she shall be captured. Their arrows shall be like those of an expert warrior; None shall return in vain.
• Proverbs 17:6Children’s children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father.
• Proverbs 31:28Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises 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

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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