Psalms 127:3
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.Psalms 127:3
What does Psalms 127:3 mean?
This verse describes children as an inheritance and reward from the LORD. It frames children not as a burden or achievement, but as a gift given by God.
Context
Psalm 127 is attributed to Solomon and opens by declaring that unless the LORD builds a house or watches a city, human labor is in vain (vv.1-2). Verse 3 extends that theme to family: children, like the house and city, are ultimately a gift from God rather than something entirely self-produced.
Key themes
Related Bible verses
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
Bible study
- How does this verse connect to the psalm's opening theme that human labor without God is in vain?
- What does it mean to view children as a 'heritage' or gift, rather than purely a personal accomplishment?
- How might this verse shape gratitude for family, whatever form that takes in your life?
Prayer
A short devotional prayer inspired by this verse — not scripture
Lord, thank You for children as a gift and heritage from You. Help families to receive them with the gratitude this verse describes. Amen.
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Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Psalm 127 attributed to?
It's attributed to Solomon, and opens by declaring that human labor — building a house, watching a city — is in vain without the LORD's involvement (vv.1-2).
How does verse 3 relate to the rest of the psalm?
It extends the psalm's opening theme — that human effort alone accomplishes little without God — to family, presenting children as a gift from God rather than a purely human achievement.