Salmos 127:4

4 Como flechas en la mano del guerrero, así son los hijos tenidos en la juventud.

Salmos 127:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 127:4

As arrows [are] in the hand of a mighty man
Are shot out with great strength; come with much force, and do execution, and do not return in vain; with which men defend themselves, and annoy their enemies; see ( Jeremiah 50:9 ) ;

so [are] children of the youth:
not young children, or children in their youth; but such who are born to their parents when they are in their youth; and which are generally healthful and strong, and their parents live to see them grown up; and who are useful to protect them, and defend their persons and properties from enemies when grown old and feeble, and unable to defend themselves: whereas children born to them in old age are generally unhealthy and weak; and besides, their parents rarely live to see them brought up, or to be helpful to them. So Christ's spiritual seed and offspring, who are the dew of his youth, are strong, and overcome the evil one; and are serviceable in the defence of his cause and interest.

Salmos 127:4 In-Context

1 Si el SEÑOR no edifica la casa, en vano trabajan los que la edifican; si el SEÑOR no guarda la ciudad, en vano vela la guardia.

2 Es en vano que os levantéis de madrugada, que os acostéis tarde, que comáis el pan de afanosa labor, pues El da a su amado aun mientras duerme.

3 He aquí, don del SEÑOR son los hijos; y recompensa es el fruto del vientre.

4 Como flechas en la mano del guerrero, así son los hijos tenidos en la juventud.

5 Bienaventurado el hombre que de ellos tiene llena su aljaba; no serán avergonzados cuando hablen con sus enemigos en la puerta.