Parallel Verses
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.
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
Children are an inheritance from Jehovah. They are a blessing from him.
4
So are the children of one’s youth.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 120:4
He will give you a warrior's sharpened arrows and red-hot coals.
Proverbs 17:6
Grandchildren are the crowns of old men. Fathers take pride in their children.
Proverbs 31:28
Her children arise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her.
Jeremiah 50:9
I am going to stir up an alliance of strong nations from the north and bring it against Babylon. Those nations will take up positions against Babylon. Babylon will be captured from the north. Its enemy's arrows will be like skilled soldiers who don't come back empty-handed.