Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
As arrows in the hand of the strong one, so are sons of youth.
New American Standard Bible
So are the children of one’s youth.
King James Version
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Holman Bible
are the sons born in one’s youth.
International Standard Version
As arrows in the hand of a warrior, so also are children born during one's youth.
A Conservative Version
As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the sons of youth.
American Standard Version
As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.
Amplified
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth.
Darby Translation
As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.
King James 2000
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Like arrows in [the] hand of a warrior, so [are] the children of [one's] youth.
Modern King James verseion
As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the sons of the young.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Like as the arrows in the hand of the giant, even so are the young children.
NET Bible
Sons born during one's youth are like arrows in a warrior's hand.
New Heart English Bible
As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.
The Emphasized Bible
As arrows in the hand of a warrior, so, are the children of young men.
Webster
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man: so are children of the youth.
World English Bible
As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.
Youngs Literal Translation
As arrows in the hand of a mighty one, So are the sons of the young men.
Themes
Children » Precious » Esteemed highly
Children » Numerous, considered an especial blessing
Family » Joys » Presence of children in the home
Family Joy » Causes contributing to » Presence of children in the home
Home » Children » Esteemed highly
Home » Family joys » Causes contributing to » Presence of children in the home
Topics
Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 127:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Blessing Of The Lord
3 Behold, sons are the inheritance of Jehovah: the reward of the fruit of the womb. 4 As arrows in the hand of the strong one, so are sons of youth. 5 Happy the man who filled his quiver from them: they shall not be ashamed when they shall speak with their enemies in the gate.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 120:4
Arrows of the strong one sharpened with burning coals of broom.
Proverbs 17:6
The crown of old men, sons' sons: and the glory of sons their fathers.
Proverbs 31:28
Her sons rose up and they will call her happy; her husband, and he will praise her.
Jeremiah 50:9
For behold I raise up and bring up against Babel a convocation of great nations from the land of the north: and they arranged against her; from thence she shall be taken: his arrow as of a strong destroyer shall not turn back in vain.