Psa 127:3-5 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 127:3-5: 127:3-5 Children are one of God’s blessings. The words translated “children” (Hebrew banim ) and “builders” ( bonim , 127:1 ) form a wordplay. Having children builds a family.

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‏ Psalms 127:3-5

Summary for Ps 127:3-5: 127:3-5 ^a Children are one of God’s blessings. The words translated “children” (Hebrew banim) and “builders” (bonim, 127:1 ^b) form a wordplay. Having children builds a family.
Summary for Ps 127:4-5: 127:4-5 ^c like arrows: God uses children to protect the reputation of his people against the wicked (cp. 120:4 ^d; 7:12-13 ^e).