“ As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. ”
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man - They are what a parent may rely on for defense in danger, or for help in securing provision for himself and family - as the warrior or the hunter relie...
As arrows [are] in the hand of a mighty man; so [are] (f) children of the youth. (f) That is, endued with strength and virtues from God: for these are signs of God's blessings, and not the number.
CXXVII. A. This Ps. is, as is now generally admitted, composed of two independent Pss. In Psalms 127 A, i.e. in Psalms 127:1 f. the Psalmist's theme is the vanity of toil without Yahweh's ble...
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man - Each child will, in the process of time, be a defense and support to the famil...
Children of the youth, &c.— These are opposed to the children of old age; and of these it is frequently observed, that they are the strongest, being, as Jacob says of Reuben, his might, the be...
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth - i:e., sons begotten in youth, when the fathe...
A warning against over-anxiety in any work. Let it be left in the wise hands of Jehovah, who gives the best blessings without human aid. Perhaps the Ps. was addressed to some too-zealous workers in t...
Children of the youth — i.e. , the offspring of an early marriage. Aquila, “sons of young and vigorous parents.” The young man, with his numerous family around him, is like the vigorous warrior wi...
Psalms 127:1-5 THIS pure expression of conscious dependence on God's blessing for all well-being may possibly have special reference to the Israel of the Restoration. The instances of vain human e...
“The Lord Hath Done Great Things for Us” Psalms 126:1-6 ; Psalms 127:1-5 The circumstances under which this psalm was written are evident upon its face. The exiles, lately back from Babylon, a...
The thought of the pilgrim centres upon the city toward which his face is turned as the place of home. The strength of the Hebrew people in the past, and all that remains of it today, largely results...
How truly blessed is it to a gracious parent, when the Lord giveth gracious children! What a blessed meeting will that be in glory, when such shall surround the throne! The Lord Jesus is introduced b...
As arrows [are] in the hand of a mighty man ,.... Are shot out with great strength; come with much force, and do execution, and do not return in vain; with which men defend themselves, and annoy the...
As arrows [are] in the hand of a mighty man; so [are] children of the youth. Ver. 4. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man ] Heb. of a giant, who shooteth them with a courage, and is cunning a...
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man That knows how to use them for his own safety and advantage; so are children of the youth Children born to their parents when they are young, who are gen...
Dependence on Providence; God the Giver of Prosperity. A song of degrees for Solomon. 1 Except the L ORD build the...
In the hand of a mighty man; when they are shot out of a bow by a man of great strength against his enemy, which are of great use and power, both to offend the enemy, and to defend himself. Childr...
INTRODUCTION Various considerations taken together require the opinion that this middle Song of Degrees was composed by Solomon. It suits the time of peaceful house-building and civil settlement and...
Psalms 127:1-19 . 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. It is vain for you, to rise up early, to sit up...
REFLECTIONS. The man who begins the world aright, must begin with God. The stately house is built in vain, and the family multiplied for wickedness, unless it be done in the Lord's counsel, and wi...
Except the Lord build the house. Authorship of this psalm Various considerations taken together require the opinion that this middle Song of Degrees was composed by Solomon. It suits the time o...
EXPOSITION A DIDACTIC psalm, preaching a contented trust in God as more conducive to the prosperity of a man, or a state, than any amount of fussy activity. The ascription to Solomon is borne...
The Divine Blessing Needed for Human Enterprises. A song of degrees for Solomon, a hymn written by him probably in connection with the building of the Temple, but applicable to all similar conditi...
Jeremiah 50:9 ; Proverbs 17:6 ; Proverbs 31:28
Youth — These he prefers before other children, because they live longest with their parents, and to their comfort and support, whereas children born in old age seldom come to maturity before their...