During Joseph’s life, Ephraim had children and grandchildren. And his son Manasseh had a son named Makir. Joseph lived to see Makir’s children.
Psalm 127:5 - Easy To Read Version A man that fills his arrow bag with sons\par will be very happy.\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Happy, blessed, and fortunate is the man whose quiver is filled with them! They will not be put to shame when they speak with their adversaries [in gatherings] at the [city's] gate. American Standard Version (1901) Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with their enemies in the gate. Common English Bible The person who fills a quiver full with them is truly happy! They won’t be ashamed when arguing with their enemies in the gate. Catholic Public Domain Version May the Lord bless you from Zion, and may you see the good things of Jerusalem, all the days of your life. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version May the Lord bless thee out of Sion: and mayest thou see the good things of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. |
During Joseph’s life, Ephraim had children and grandchildren. And his son Manasseh had a son named Makir. Joseph lived to see Makir’s children.
There was no one to help his children.\par No one defended them in court.\par
God punished my enemies for me.\par He put people under my control.\par
My son, be wise. This will make me happy. Then I will be able to answer any person that criticizes me.