Psalms 127:4
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of a young man.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
In Context
3Children certainly are a gift from the Lord, for a family is a blessing.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:6Old people are proud of their grandchildren, and children are proud of their parents.
Jeremiah 50:9Look! I'm assembling a coalition of strong northern nations who will come and attack Babylon. They will line up in battle against her; she will be conquered from the north. Their arrows will be like the best warriors—they don't miss!
Matthew Henry on Psalms 127:2-5
Dependence on Providence; God the Giver of Prosperity. 1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. 3 Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord : and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of… Read the whole commentary →