Psalm 127:1-5

Cross-references For Better Understanding a Related Topics b Additional Materials c

Summary

• God's providential role in life.

Details and/or Comments

• The blessings mentioned here are intended for those who are willing to follow the God who gives them! Any blessings bestowed on the wicked are temporary at best. See: God's Kindness to the Wicked.

Scripture

Psalm 127:1-5

See also:

• Blessings (and Their Nature)
• Providence

Scripture Passage	Comments and Links
Psa 127:1 Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain. Psa 127:2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones.	Where you live and what you do... God's Protection Safety and Security - This is a broad category that would even include the children mentioned below!
Psa 127:3 Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. Psa 127:4 As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth. Psa 127:5 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won't be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.	Regarding offspring... Children, Offspring

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The name "Yahweh," when present in an Old Testament passage, represents the Hebrew name for the God of the Bible.

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