Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalm 127

21 catchwords149 parallels

← Psalms | ← Ch 126 | Ch 128 →

Psalm 127 . 1 , The virtue of God’s blessing; Psalm 127 . 3 , Good children are his gift.

Psalm 120 . 1 , Psalm 121 . 1 , Psalm 122 . 1 , Psalm 123 . 1 , Psalm 124 . 1 , Psalm 125 . 1 , Psalm 126 . 1 *titles

Psalm 127:1

A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.

Psalm 127:1 · BSB

for Solomon1 parallel

or , of Solomon

The Lord6 parallels

build6 parallels

they labour2 parallels

except4 parallels

the watchman8 parallels

Reciprocal28 parallels

that build it Heb. that are builders of it in it

Psalm 127:2

In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved.

Psalm 127:2 · BSB

vain6 parallels

rise up1 parallel

the bread2 parallels

for so he7 parallels

Reciprocal14 parallels

Psalm 127:3

Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

Psalm 127:3 · BSB

children22 parallels

Reciprocal25 parallels

Psalm 127:4

Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth.

Psalm 127:4 · BSB

arrows1 parallel

so are children2 parallels

Reciprocal4 parallels

Psalm 127:5

Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.

Psalm 127:5 · BSB

Happy3 parallels

his quiver full of them2 parallels

Heb. filled his quiver with them , they shall

speak1 parallel

or , subdue

Reciprocal4 parallels

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In the wider web1 thread
Chiasms
Shaped Psalm 127:1–5
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