Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Like as the arrows in the hand of the giant, even so are the young children.
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.
Julia Smith Translation
As arrows in the hand of the strong one, so are sons 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.
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 Lo, children, and the fruit of the womb are a heritage and gift, that cometh of the LORD. 4 Like as the arrows in the hand of the giant, even so are the young children. 5 Happy is the man, that hath his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 120:4
Even mighty and sharp arrows, with hot burning coals.
Proverbs 17:6
Children's children are a crown of the aged, and the fathers are the honour of the children.
Proverbs 31:28
Her children arise, and call her blessed: and her husband maketh much of her.
Jeremiah 50:9
"For lo, I will make up a host of people from the northern land, and bring them upon Babylon: these shall lay siege to it, and win it. Their arrows shall not miss, like as a cunning archer shooteth not wrong.