Psalm 127:3-5 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:1-5

The blessing of God. The psalm is in keeping with that prevalent piety which led the devout Israelite to trace God's hand in everything, and ascribe both good and evil, both joy and sorrow, to his directing power. I. UNBLESSED LABOR . 1. We can do nothing at all without the Divine co-operation. We constantly depend on the presence of his material, on the action of his laws, on the activity of the forces he keeps in play. We all recognize this in agriculture; that it is vain for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:1-5

The builder's psalm. Our ignorance of the exact reference of this psalm enables us to apply it, as perhaps otherwise we might not be able, to all builders whatsoever. Four such seem to be pointed at here. I. THE TEMPLE - BUILDERS . 1. We know that this was one of the solicitudes of the returned exiles—to uprear again the temple of the Lord. And in the books written after the return from Babylon we read about this and the difficulties they had to encounter, and the success... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:3

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord . The teaching is enforced by an example. The prosperity, alike of states and of individuals, depends on nothing so much as on an abundant progeny of children. But children are manifestly the free gift of God. And the fruit of the womb is his reward. One of the ways in which he rewards his faithful ones (see Deuteronomy 28:10 :11). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:3

Children a man's reward. The picture presented is of the Hebrew man in mid-life, at rest in his country home, with his sturdy sons about him; his wife is still young; her fair daughters are like cornices sculptured as decorations for a palace" (Isaac Taylor). The Jews at all times of their history esteemed a large family one of the chief of blessings. "The Oriental view interweaves itself with the religious creed of the Brahmins, according to which a son, by offering the funeral libation,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:4

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth ; rather, the children of youth ; i . e . children born to a man in his youth. Such children protect their aged parents as effectually as arrows in the hand of a warrior. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:4

Children as arrows. The psalmist takes far other than that pessimistic view, so common in our day, as to God's gift of children. Men now too often look upon them as so many misfortunes and encumbrances, and as compelling poverty and privation where else these evils had not been, and as so many channels through which trouble may come to the home in which they have been born. How beautifully and blessedly different is the teaching of this and the following psalm on this matter! Of course,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:4

Children a man's power. "As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth." They are his effective agents in the battle of life. This is illustrated in many a business. The man is greatly helped as difficulties develop, and responsibilities increase, who has his own sons to share his burdens. The service of hirelings, however devoted and faithful, can never equal that of sons. A man gradually outgrows the toiling part of life. He may think and plan better than ever;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:5

Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them . Happy the man whose quiver contains many such arrows, and who is thus sure of abundant protection. They shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate ; rather, when they shall speak (Hengstenberg, Kay, Cheyne, Revised Version). "The gate" was the place where judgment was given, and where consequently adversaries were apt to meet, as they pushed their respective causes. There might be collisions on such... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:5

Children a man's security. The sons of a man's youth-time are specially mentioned, because they would naturally grow up to be a support and protection to their father in his old age, when he would most need their support, If he should be involved in a lawsuit, his stalwart sons would not suffer might to prevail against right. Some think the reference is to a battle fought with besiegers at the gates. But the peaceful association is better. " Unjust judges, malicious accusers, and false... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 127:3

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord - They are an inheritance derived from the Lord. They are bestowed by him as really as success is in building a house, or in guarding a city. The idea is, that everything which we value, or which we desire, is a gift from God, and is to be received as from him, and to be acknowledged as his gift. The general idea here, as in the previous verses, is that of entire dependence on God.And the fruit of the womb is his reward - Or rather, “a reward;” that is,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 127:3

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