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they are a reward from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/127.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/127.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/127.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Lo, children <i>are</i> an heritage of the LORD: <i>and</i> the fruit of the womb <i>is his</i> reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/127.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Behold, children <i>are</i> a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb <i>is</i> a reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/127.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/127.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/127.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Behold, children are a gift of the LORD; The fruit of the womb is a reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/127.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Behold, children are an inheritance of Yahweh, The fruit of the womb is a reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/127.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Behold, children are a heritage <i>and</i> gift from the LORD, The fruit of the womb a reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/127.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD, offspring, a reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/127.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD, children, a reward. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/127.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; And the fruit of the womb is his reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/127.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Children are a blessing and a gift from the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/127.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/127.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Children are an inheritance from the LORD. They are a reward from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/127.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a real blessing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/127.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Children are a gift from the LORD; a productive womb, the LORD's reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/127.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/127.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Yes, sons are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/127.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Look, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is a reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/127.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/127.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/127.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, sons [are] an inheritance of YHWH, "" The fruit of the womb [is] a reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/127.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Lo, an inheritance of Jehovah are sons, A reward is the fruit of the womb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/127.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Behold, sons are the inheritance of Jehovah: the reward of the fruit of the womb.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/127.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />behold the inheritance of the Lord are children: the reward, the fruit of the womb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/127.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 126:3>Behold, the inheritance of the Lord is sons, the reward is the fruit of the womb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/127.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Certainly sons are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb, a reward. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/127.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/127.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD; and the fruit of the womb is a reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/127.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For the inheritance of LORD JEHOVAH is children, the reward of the fruit of the womb.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/127.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD; The fruit of the womb is a reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/127.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Behold, the inheritance of the Lord, children, the reward of the fruit of the womb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/127-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16352" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/127.htm">Children are a Heritage From the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nîm (N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">Children</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">are indeed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·laṯ (N-fsc) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">a heritage</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">from the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6529.htm" title="6529: pə·rî (N-msc) -- Fruit. From parah; fruit.">and the fruit</a> <a href="/hebrew/990.htm" title="990: hab·bā·ṭen (Art:: N-fs) -- From an unused root probably meaning to be hollow; the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything.">of the womb</a> <a href="/hebrew/7939.htm" title="7939: ḵār (N-ms) -- Hire, wages. From sakar; payment of contract; concretely, salary, fare, maintenance; by implication, compensation, benefit.">is His reward.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-5.htm">Genesis 33:5</a></span><br />When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has graciously given your servant.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/48-9.htm">Genesis 48:9</a></span><br />Joseph said to his father, “They are the sons God has given me in this place.” So Jacob said, “Please bring them to me, that I may bless them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-13.htm">Deuteronomy 7:13</a></span><br />He will love you and bless you and multiply you. He will bless the fruit of your womb and the produce of your land—your grain, new wine, and oil, the young of your herds and the lambs of your flocks—in the land that He swore to your fathers to give you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-4.htm">Deuteronomy 28:4</a></span><br />The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-27.htm">1 Samuel 1:27</a></span><br />I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-5.htm">1 Chronicles 25:5</a></span><br />All these sons of Heman the king’s seer were given him through the promises of God to exalt him, for God had given Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-13.htm">Job 42:13-16</a></span><br />And he also had seven sons and three daughters. / He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch. / No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-9.htm">Psalm 113:9</a></span><br />He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/128-3.htm">Psalm 128:3-4</a></span><br />Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table. / In this way indeed shall blessing come to the man who fears the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-6.htm">Proverbs 17:6</a></span><br />Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/8-18.htm">Isaiah 8:18</a></span><br />Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-13.htm">Isaiah 54:13</a></span><br />Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-6.htm">Jeremiah 29:6</a></span><br />Take wives and have sons and daughters. Take wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Multiply there; do not decrease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/2-15.htm">Malachi 2:15</a></span><br />Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-5.htm">Matthew 18:5</a></span><br />And whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">See, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.</p><p class="hdg">children</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/128-3.htm">Psalm 128:3,4</a></b></br> Thy wife <i>shall be</i> as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/1-28.htm">Genesis 1:28</a></b></br> And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/15-4.htm">Genesis 15:4,5</a></b></br> And, behold, the word of the LORD <i>came</i> unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/109-24.htm">Body</a> <a href="/psalms/115-16.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/109-11.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/psalms/45-12.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/psalms/125-3.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/111-6.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Womb</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Body</a> <a href="/psalms/127-4.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/128-2.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-8.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/psalms/135-12.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/psalms/135-12.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/psalms/142-7.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/psalms/139-13.htm">Womb</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 127</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/127-1.htm">The virtue of God's blessing</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">Good children are his gift</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/127.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/127.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the belief that children are a gift from God, entrusted to parents. In biblical times, children were seen as a sign of God's blessing and favor. The word "heritage" suggests an inheritance or legacy, indicating that children are a valuable and lasting gift. This concept is echoed in <a href="/genesis/33-5.htm">Genesis 33:5</a>, where Jacob acknowledges his children as gifts from God. The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a high value on family and lineage, with children being essential for the continuation of one's family name and property. This view is consistent with the broader biblical narrative that sees God as the ultimate source of life and blessings.<p><b>and the fruit of the womb is His reward</b><br>The "fruit of the womb" refers to offspring, highlighting the natural process of childbirth as a divine blessing. In the ancient Near Eastern context, fertility was often associated with divine favor, and barrenness was seen as a misfortune. This phrase underscores the belief that children are not merely the result of human effort but are a reward from God. This idea is supported by other scriptures, such as <a href="/genesis/1-28.htm">Genesis 1:28</a>, where God commands humanity to be fruitful and multiply, indicating that procreation is part of God's design and blessing. The notion of children as a reward also aligns with the biblical theme of God rewarding faithfulness and obedience, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/28-4.htm">Deuteronomy 28:4</a>, where the fruit of the womb is listed among the blessings for obedience to God's commandments.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>- Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/127.htm">Psalm 127</a>, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. This psalm is part of the Songs of Ascents, which were sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>- The covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing His role as the giver of life and blessings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/children.htm">Children</a></b><br>- Referred to as a heritage and reward from God, highlighting their value and significance in the family and community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/children_as_a_divine_gift.htm">Children as a Divine Gift</a></b><br>Recognize that children are a blessing and a gift from God, not merely a product of human effort or planning. This perspective should influence how we value and treat children in our families and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_heritage.htm">Stewardship of Heritage</a></b><br>As children are a heritage from the Lord, parents and guardians have a responsibility to raise them in the knowledge and fear of God, ensuring that they understand their identity and purpose in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reward_of_parenthood.htm">The Reward of Parenthood</a></b><br>Parenthood is not only a responsibility but also a reward. Embrace the joys and challenges of raising children as part of God’s reward system, which brings fulfillment and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The community of faith should support families in raising children, recognizing that the upbringing of children is a communal effort that impacts the broader body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intergenerational_impact.htm">Intergenerational Impact</a></b><br>Understand that the way we raise our children has a lasting impact on future generations. Instilling godly values and principles ensures a legacy of faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_127.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 127</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_pedophilia.htm">What is the Bible's stance on pedophilia?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/effects_of_teen_pregnancy.htm">What are the effects of teen pregnancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_i_have_kids.htm">Is having children the right choice for me?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_children's_rights_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about children's rights?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/127.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Children.</span>--With the true patriarchal feeling of the blessing of a numerous offspring, the poet here directly alludes to <a href="/genesis/30-2.htm" title="And Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel: and he said, Am I in God's stead, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?">Genesis 30:2</a>. "Heritage of Jehovah<span class= "ital">" </span>is, of course, "heritage from Jehovah," <span class= "ital">i.e., </span>a promise granted by Him, just as Israel itself was a possession He made for Himself.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/127.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord</span>. The teaching is enforced by an example. The prosperity, alike of states and of individuals, depends on nothing so much as on an abundant progeny of children. But children are manifestly the free gift of God. <span class="cmt_word">And the fruit of the womb is his reward.</span> One of the ways in which he rewards his faithful ones (see <a href="/deuteronomy/28-10.htm">Deuteronomy 28:10</a>:11). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/127-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Children</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are indeed</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֵּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a heritage</span><br /><span class="heb">נַחֲלַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(na·ḥă·laṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] the fruit</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּרִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(pə·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6529.htm">Strong's 6529: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fruit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the womb</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבָּֽטֶן׃</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bā·ṭen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_990.htm">Strong's 990: </a> </span><span class="str2">The belly, the womb, the bosom, body of anything</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is His] reward.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂ֝כָ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(ḵār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7939.htm">Strong's 7939: </a> </span><span class="str2">Payment of contract, salary, fare, maintenance, compensation, benefit</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 127:3 Behold children are a heritage of Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/127-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 127:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 127:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/127-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 127:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 127:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>