Psalms 127:1-5

PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 127:1. The basic theme of this wisdom psalm is that without the Lord’s blessing, all human toil is worthless. This is seen clearly in vv. Psalms 127:1, and is implied in vv. Psalms 127:3, where the faithful are to see their children as the Lord’s gift. This psalm, along wi... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 127:3-5

PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 127:3 THE CHILDREN OF ONE’S YOUTH. The children are now grown up and are standing with their father WHEN HE SPEAKS WITH HIS ENEMIES IN THE GATE. The gate was the place where legal disputes were settled (see note on Ruth 4:1–2). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName(... [ Continue Reading ]

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