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title: "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible -  Psalms 127"
description: "PSALM 127   :-. The theme of this Psalm, that human enterprises only
succeed by the divine blessing, was probably associated with the
building of the temp"
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url: "https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/commentary-critical-and-explanatory-on-the-whole-bible/psalms/127"
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PSALM 127

. The theme of this Psalm, *that human enterprises only
succeed by the divine blessing,* was probably associated with the
building of the temple by Solomon, its author. It may have been
adopted in this view, as suited to this series especially, as
appropriately expressing the sentiments of God's worshippers in
relation to the erection of the second temple.

**1, 2.** suggest the view of the
theme given.

**2. so he giveth his beloved
sleep**—that is, His providential care gives sleep which no
efforts of ours can otherwise procure, and this is a reason for trust
as to other things (compare ).

**3-5.** Posterity is often
represented as a blessing from God ([Genesis 30:2](../../../kjv/genesis/30/2);
[Genesis 30:18](../../../kjv/genesis/30/18); [1 Samuel 1:19](../../../kjv/1-samuel/1/19);
[1 Samuel 1:20](../../../kjv/1-samuel/1/20)). Children are
represented as the defenders (arrows) of their parents in war, and in
litigation.

**5. adversaries in the gate**—or
place of public business (compare [Job 5:4](../../../kjv/job/5/4);
[Psalms 69:12](../../../kjv/psalms/69/12)).

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