PSALM 127 Or rather, _of Solomon_, as this particle is generally used in this book. Nor is there any thing in this Psalm which gives us just ground to question whether Solomon was the author of it or no. No success in city or family without God's blessing and protection, PSALMS 127:2. Good children... [ Continue Reading ]
He directs his speech to the persons forementioned, _the builders or watchmen_, of both which sorts there are many that use the following course. _To rise up early, to sit late_; to use constant and unwearied diligence, from the very dawning of the day unto the dark night, that so you may accomplish... [ Continue Reading ]
CHILDREN; which he mentions here, partly because they are the chief of all these blessings, and partly because all the forementioned toil and labour is in a great measure and most commonly undertaken for their sakes. ARE AN HERITAGE OF THE LORD; they come not from the power of nature, and from a man... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THE HAND OF A MIGHTY MAN; when they are shot out of a bow by a man of great strength against his enemy, which are of great use and power, both to offend the enemy, and to defend himself. CHILDREN OF THE YOUTH; children begotten in youth, as a husband or wife married in their youth are called a hu... [ Continue Reading ]
THAT HATH HIS QUIVER FULL OF THEM; who hath a numerous issue; which as it is a great blessing in itself, so Solomon's want of it made it more valuable in his eyes. THEY SHALL NOT BE ASHAMED; such parents fear not the reproach of barrenness, which was grievous, especially among the Jews; of which see... [ Continue Reading ]