Psalm 127:4 - Tree of Life Version

⁴ As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of one’s youth.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; So are children of the youth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ As arrows are in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.

Common English Bible

⁴ The children born when one is young are like arrows in the hand of a warrior.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ Behold, so will the man be blessed who fears the Lord.

Psalm 127:4 Cross References

Psalm 120:4

sharp arrows of the mighty, with burning coals of a broom tree!

Proverbs 17:6

Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly and the glory of children is their parents.

Proverbs 31:28

Her children arise and bless her, her husband also praises her:

Jeremiah 50:9

For I will soon stir up and bring against Babylon an alliance of great nations from the north. They will form battle lines against her, from there she will be captured. Their arrows will be like a warrior who bereaves, not returning empty.