Jeremiah 50:9; Proverbs 17:6; Proverbs 31:28
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 himse...
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 a...
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...
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 proc...
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,...
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 yo...
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...
Children of a man's youth would grow up and be able to help and protect him when he is old.
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...
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...
“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...
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,...
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 s...
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 vai...
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,...
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...
Dependence on Providence; God the Giver of Prosperity. A song of degrees fo...
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 t...
INTRODUCTION Various considerations taken together require the opinion that this middle Song of Degrees was composed by Solomon. It suits the time o...
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 vai...
REFLECTIONS. The man who begins the world aright, must begin with God. The stately house is built in vain, and the family multiplied for wickednes...
Except the Lord build the house. Authorship of this psalm Various considerations taken together require the opinion that this middle Song of De...
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of the youth. Children likened to arrows 1. An arrow is small, but powerful. One...
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord. Children--Divine gifts Children come not into the world by chance or fate. God sends them as His gift...
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 f...
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...
As arrows, weapons of defense, are in the hand of a mighty man, so are children of the youth, begotten while the parents are still in the vigor of...
Youth — These he prefers before other children, because they live longest with their parents, and to their comfort and support, whereas children bo...
4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.