Salmos 127:4

4 Como flechas na mão dum homem valente, assim os filhos da mocidade.

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 Se o Senhor não edificar a casa, em vão trabalham os que a edificam; se o Senhor não guardar a cidade, em vão vigia a sentinela.

2 Inútil vos será levantar de madrugada, repousar tarde, comer o pão de dores, pois ele supre aos seus amados enquanto dormem.

3 Eis que os filhos são herança da parte do Senhor, e o fruto do ventre o seu galardão.

4 Como flechas na mão dum homem valente, assim os filhos da mocidade.

5 Bem-aventurado o homem que enche deles a sua aljava; não serão confundidos, quando falarem com os seus inimigos � porta.