Psalms 127:4

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Sons born during one’s youth are like arrows in a warrior’s hand.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 17:6 : 6 Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.
  • Prov 31:28 : 28 Her children have risen and called her blessed; her husband also has praised her:
  • Jer 50:9 : 9 For I will rouse into action and bring against Babylon a host of mighty nations from the land of the north. They will set up their battle lines against her. They will come from the north and capture her. Their arrows will be like a skilled soldier who does not return from the battle empty-handed.
  • Ps 120:4 : 4 Here’s how! With the sharp arrows of warriors, with arrowheads forged over the hot coals.

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    5How blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! They will not be put to shame when they confront enemies at the city gate.

  • Ps 127:3
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    3Yes, sons are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.

  • Jer 5:16
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    16All of its soldiers are strong and mighty. Their arrows will send you to your grave.

  • Ps 144:12-13
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    12Then our sons will be like plants, that quickly grow to full size. Our daughters will be like corner pillars, carved like those in a palace.

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  • Ps 120:4
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    4Here’s how! With the sharp arrows of warriors, with arrowheads forged over the hot coals.

  • Ps 45:5
    71%

    5Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king’s enemies. Nations fall at your feet.

  • Prov 17:6
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    6Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.

  • 1 Sam 2:4
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    4The bows of warriors are shattered, but those who stumbled have taken on strength.

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    3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table.

    4Yes indeed, the man who fears the LORD will be blessed in this way.

  • Ps 8:2
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    2From the mouths of children and nursing babies you have ordained praise on account of your adversaries, so that you might put an end to the vindictive enemy.

  • Ps 21:12
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    12For you make them retreat when you aim your arrows at them.

  • Lam 3:12-13
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    12He drew his bow and made me the target for his arrow.

    13ה(He) He shot his arrows into my heart.

  • 2 Sam 22:35
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    35He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow.

  • Ps 64:7
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    7But God will shoot at them; suddenly they will be wounded by an arrow.

  • Ps 18:34
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    34He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow.

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    7Let them disappear like water that flows away! Let them wither like grass!

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    6Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

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    21When I send a boy after them, I will say,“Go and find the arrows.” If I say to the boy,‘Look, the arrows are on this side of you; get them,’ then come back. For as surely as the LORD lives, you will be safe and there will be no problem.

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    28Arrows do not make it flee; slingstones become like chaff to it.

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    2For look, the wicked prepare their bows, they put their arrows on the strings, to shoot in the darkness at the morally upright.

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    24The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.

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    13For he makes the bars of your gates strong. He blesses your children within you.

  • Prov 14:26
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    26In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.

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    13He has prepared deadly weapons to use against him; he gets ready to shoot flaming arrows.

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    14LORD, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.

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    14If his children increase– it is for the sword! His offspring never have enough to eat.

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    9How blessed will be the one who grabs your babies and smashes them on a rock!

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    18Their arrows will cut young men to ribbons; they have no compassion on a person’s offspring, they will not look with pity on children.

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    28Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are prepared. The hooves of their horses are hard as flint, and their chariot wheels are like a windstorm.

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    6Hurl lightning bolts and scatter them! Shoot your arrows and rout them!

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    36He said to his servant,“Run, find the arrows that I am about to shoot.” As the servant ran, Jonathan shot the arrow beyond him.

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    4The LORD says,“I will make youths their officials; malicious young men will rule over them.

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    16Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.

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    11The sun and moon stand still in their courses; the flash of your arrows drives them away, the bright light of your lightning-quick spear.

  • Job 39:4
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    4Their young grow strong, and grow up in the open; they go off, and do not return to them.

  • Ps 78:9
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    9The Ephraimites were armed with bows, but they retreated in the day of battle.

  • Ps 38:2
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    2For your arrows pierce me, and your hand presses me down.

  • Prov 22:15
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    15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.

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    15Their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.

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    18Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows,