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Psalm 127:3-5 KJV
Psalms · chapter 127 · verses 3–5 · King James Version
3Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5Happy 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.Psalm 127:3-5 · King James Version
Psalm 127:3-5 in context
1Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
2It 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.
3Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5Happy 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.
Cross references
- Psalms 128:3-4
- Deuteronomy 28:4
- 1 Samuel 1:27
- Genesis 48:4
- Isaiah 8:18
- Genesis 33:5
- Genesis 1:28
- 1 Samuel 1:19-20
- Proverbs 17:6
Key words (Strong's)
- childrenbêna son , in the widest sense , etc.)H1121 →
- heritagenachălâhproperly, something inheritedH5159 →
- ashamedbûwshproperly, to paleH954 →
- enemiesʼôyêbhatingH341 →
- arrowschêtsproperly, a piercerH2671 →
- quiverʼashpâha quiver or arrow-caseH827 →
- fruitpᵉrîyfruitH6529 →
- HappyʼesherhappinessH835 →
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