PSALMS 127

3 Children certainly are a gift from the Lord, for a family is a blessing.*127:3. Literally, "the reward of the fruit of the womb."

4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of a young man.

5 Happy is the father who fills his quiver*127:5. A container for arrows. with them! Such fathers will not be embarrassed when they confront their enemies at the city gate.*127:5. "City gate." The place where judgments were made, similar to a court.