Psalms 127 - Introduction

A.M. 2992. B.C. 1012.

This Psalm is thought by most commentators to have been composed by Solomon, (the particle rendered for, being usually, and with equal propriety, rendered of,) and Bishop Patrick considers it as a commentary upon a pious maxim of his, often repeated in the book of his Proverbs; that it is in vain to attempt any thing if the Lord do not prosper it; thus teaching us in all our ways to acknowledge him, and not to presume that it is in our power to direct our own way, or to guide our designs, enterprises, and actions to what issue we please. For though a man's heart deviseth his way, yet it is the Lord that directeth his steps, Proverbs 16:9; a truth which ought to be deeply pondered by all, especially by princes, in whose affairs this over-ruling providence is most visible. We must trust in God for success in all enterprises, Psalms 127:1; Psalms 127:2. And for children, Psalms 127:3.