Psalms 127 · Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
PSALM 127 Psa 127:1-5 . 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.
3-5. Posterity is often represented as a blessing from God ( Ge 30:2 , 18 ; 1Sa 1:19 , 20 ). Children are represented as the defenders (arrows) of their parents in war, and in litigation.