Psalms 127:4
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.In other versions
As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.
ASV
Like arrows in the hand of a man of war, are the children of the young.
BBE
As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.
DBY
As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.
WEB
As arrows in the hand of a mighty one, So `are' the sons of the young men.
YLT
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
ENG
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man: so are children of the youth.
WBT
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth.
BSB
In context
2It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
3Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5Happy 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.