Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 127:5
5. Quiver full of them The figure is elliptical. The idea is, that of protection, vindication. As the warrior is safe able to defend himself with his quiver full of arrows, so the parent with numerous children. They shall… speak with the enemies in the gate The language here is forensic. The “gate” was the place of judgment, (Deuteronomy 21:19,) and to “speak with” adversaries “in the gate,” was to conduct the suit, and to overcome them. Compare Proverbs 27:11. The same word... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 127:5
Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.Full — Who hath a numerous issue.Shall speak — They shall courageously plead their cause in courts of judicature, not fearing to be crushed by the might of their adversaries. read more