시편 127:1-3 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:3

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord . The teaching is enforced by an example. The prosperity, alike of states and of individuals, depends on nothing so much as on an abundant progeny of children. But children are manifestly the free gift of God. And the fruit of the womb is his reward. One of the ways in which he rewards his faithful ones (see Deuteronomy 28:10 :11). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:3

Children a man's reward. The picture presented is of the Hebrew man in mid-life, at rest in his country home, with his sturdy sons about him; his wife is still young; her fair daughters are like cornices sculptured as decorations for a palace" (Isaac Taylor). The Jews at all times of their history esteemed a large family one of the chief of blessings. "The Oriental view interweaves itself with the religious creed of the Brahmins, according to which a son, by offering the funeral libation,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 127:1

Except the Lord build the house - Or rather, “a house.” The word “house” may refer either to an ordinary dwelling; to the temple, as a place of worship; or to a family, with reference to its success and prosperity, as the word house is often used now. The statement is universal, and is designed to indicate a universal dependence on God in human undertakings, though it is not improbable that there may have been an allusion, when the psalm was composed, to some building which was contemplated or... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 127:2

It is vain for you to rise up early - The psalmist does not here say that it is improper to rise early; or that there could be no advantage in it; or that people would be more likely to be successful in their undertakings if they did not rise early; but that, although this was done, they would be still altogether dependent on God. Mere early rising, without his blessing, would not secure what they hoped to accomplish, for everything is still in the hand of God. Health, strength, clearness of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 127:3

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord - They are an inheritance derived from the Lord. They are bestowed by him as really as success is in building a house, or in guarding a city. The idea is, that everything which we value, or which we desire, is a gift from God, and is to be received as from him, and to be acknowledged as his gift. The general idea here, as in the previous verses, is that of entire dependence on God.And the fruit of the womb is his reward - Or rather, “a reward;” that is,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 127:1

Psalms 127:1. Except the Lord build the house That is, assist and bless those that build it, whether an artificial house, such as the temple, or the royal palace, or any of those numerous structures which Solomon raised; or rather, a natural or civil house, a family or kingdom; they labour in vain that build it They will never succeed well in their attempts, bring it to perfection, or have any comfort in it. The success of all our undertakings depends so entirely upon God’s blessing, that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 127:2

Psalms 127:2 . It is vain for you Builders or watch-men, or other persons engaged in any design, which to you seems important; to rise up early, to sit up late To use constant and unwearied diligence; to eat the bread of sorrows Or, the bread of fatigue, as some render it; to labour hard, and fare poorly. For so By his blessing, and not singly by industry without it; or, as the word כן is rendered in the margin, certainly, or since, as Dr. Hammond translates it; he giveth his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 127:3

Psalms 127:3. Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord They come not from the power of mere nature, but from God’s blessing, even as an inheritance is not the fruit of a man’s own labour, but the gift of God. He can, in a moment, blast the most fruitful stock, or he can make the barren woman keep house, and become a joyful mother of children. The psalmist mentions children here, because all the forementioned toil and labour are, in a great measure, and most commonly, undertaken for their... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 127:1-5

Psalms 125-128 Lessons from JerusalemAs the worshippers journey towards Jerusalem, they recall some of the varied experiences that the city has passed through. They see these as typical of the experiences of God’s people as a whole. Believers are like Jerusalem in that they are completely secure and fully protected (125:1-2). Although Jerusalem sometimes came under the rule of its enemies, God never allowed these enemies to control it for long, in case God’s people lost their devotion to him... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 127:1

Title. A Song of degrees. Same as 120 ("the degrees"). App-67 . The Structure, and the references to Hezekiah being childless ( App-67 . xiv), show that this is not a Psalm "made up of two smaller Psalms, having no connection with each other". for Solomon = of or by Solomon. The central Psalm of the fifteen. Selected by Hezekiah to complete and perfect the arrangement. the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . the = a. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 127:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 127:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 127:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 127:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 127:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 127:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 127:3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 127:1-5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 127:1

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