Psalms 127:4

4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.

Psalms 127:4 in Other Translations

4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth.

4 Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands.

4 Like a warrior's fistful of arrows are the children of a vigorous youth.

4 As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.

4 The children born to a man when he is young are like arrows in the hand of a warrior.

4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons born in one's youth.

4 Children who are born to people when they are young are like arrows in the hands of a soldier.

Psalms 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.

Psalms 127:4 In-Context

1 Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.

2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.

3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.

4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.

5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 112:2