Psalms 127:4

Like arrows wielded by warriors, are the children of youth.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

3Children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward.

5Happy the man who has filled his quiver full of them. He will not be ashamed when he speaks with enemies in the gate.

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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 →

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