Sep 14, 2009 in a recent post, peter kirk at gentle wisdom said that 127. Psalms 127 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. If yahweh does not guard a city in vain does its guard keep watch. Unless the lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to take rest late, to eat the bread of anxious toilfor he gives blessings to his beloved in sleep. They were probably sung as the pilgrims journeyed up to jerusalem for the yearly feasts. Your range will extend only to the last verse verse 5. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 127. The book of psalms is the place to go when youre hurting. The jew would ask, why is the house being built if it is not for the family. The simple point is, that no matter how hard a man may work, if gods blessing is not upon him, it will all go for nothing. Psalm 127 amplified bible, classic edition ampc psalm 127 a song of ascents. This is an interesting question in that many people think that king david wrote the book of psalms.
As rawlinson remarked, the arrangement of these psalms could hardly have come about accidentally. There is a connection between psalm 127 and solomon. It was meet that the builder of the holy house should be remembered by the pilgrims to its sacred shrine. Hymns for psalm 127 from, an authoritative index of hymns and hymnals. Psalm 127 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Every time i get into bed, he said, im convinced there is somebody under it.
If the lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless. Unless the lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. The principal of this psalm is that all human efforts are in vain unless they have gods blessing. James merrick 17201769, in annotations on the psalms. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. He was inspired by god when he wrote these words, yet, if you look at the end of his life you will find that.
The title probably indicates that david wrote it for his wise son, in whom he so greatly rejoiced, and whose name jedidiah, or beloved of the lord, is introduced into the second verse. Those who wrote the book of psalms created songs that run the gamut of human emotion from cries for help while suffering in a severe trial to exalting gods name and praising him for his many wonderful works. Nature of the psalter corresponding to the book of proverbs, itself a select library containing israels best gnomic literature, is the psalter, the compendium of the nations lyrical songs and hymns and prayers. Two short companion psalms127 and 128give us that blueprint. It is not the builders who build a house, but the lord who. Its useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone. This psalm calls you to recognize and acknowledge that god is the true builder and that all you do must be done in an attitude of humble dependence upon him. Children are referred to as gods heritage and reward 127. It is not a book separated into chapters, like the other books of the bible. Read the latest on the anchor project and how you can be support our work.
I believe this to be a psalm written by david to his son solomon. And what is said in this psalm, in the verses before, fitly agrees to him, for he it was who was to build gods house, to keep and preserve jerusalem the city, and the kingdom in peace, and to have rest, or as the psalmist calls it ps 127. Psalm 127, a song of ascents, of solomon by matt slick unless the lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Psalms 127 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Therefore, it is not correct to speak of psalms chapter 127, but of the 127th psalm, or psalm 127, or psalm number 127, or similar. It constitutes the response of the church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 127. Only 5 verses exist for psalms chapter 127 chapter 150 is the last chapter. Psalm 127 is a wisdom psalm in which the psalmist wants to teach that all human efforts are in vain if they are lacking divine blessing.
These psalms are part of fifteen psalms 1204, each titled, a song of ascents. Psalms 127 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Psalm 127 john gills commentary of the whole bible. In fact, david only wrote about half of the psalms73 out of all 150, to be precise though the latin vulgate and septuagint credit a few more to him. Behold, children are a heritage from the lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Psalm 127 the psalm puts together two proverbs ps 127. It deals with two areas of our life that demand most of our time and cause us the most trouble. It is the record of the soul experiences of the race. Psalms 127 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary.
I can help, said the psychiatrist, but it will mean a session a week for a year, costing. But it could mean that someone else wrote psalm 127 for, or about, solomon. Now viewing scripture range from the book of psalms chapter 127. Book 5 psalms 107150 god undergirds all work and productivity psalm 107 virtues for those in business psalm 112 participating in gods work psalm 1 producing true value at work psalms 127 the work of marriage, raising children, and caring for parents psalm 127, 128, 9 the right use of power psalm 6. He called upon all to see behold that children are a blessing. Anchor is a gospel book that explains the good news in a simple and persuasive manner. This is the central psalm in the little psalter and the only one ascribed to solomon. In the greek septuagint and the latin vulgate, this psalm is known as psalm 126 in a slightly different numbering system. Study psalm 127 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The title probably indicates that david wrote it for his wise son, in whom he so. The prosperity of human groups is not the work of human beings but the gift of god.
Children are a blessing of the lord reading from scripture. Some take it to have been penned by solomon himself, and it may as well be read, a song of solomon, who wrote a great many and they compare it with the ecclesiastes, the. A pilgrim song of solomon if god doesnt build the house, the builders only build shacks. If the lord does not build the house,the work of the builders is useless. Perhaps worshipers recited these psalms when they ascended the road to jerusalem to celebrate annual. Sermons from psalms 127 and others keep believing ministries.
Wisdom psalms read much like the book of proverbs, and the subject matter generally pertains to all of life, not just a focused engagement with god through prayer and praise. The songs of ascent psalm 1204 were sung by israel as they would make their pilgrimage to jerusalem to worship three times a year. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 127 and more. Read psalms 127 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. And so accordingly it may be rendered here of solomon s, or solomons, and be one of the thousand and five songs he made. How to get started right in 2002 psalm 1 when the foundations are destroyed psalm 11. When solomon considered the wisdom of trusting god in building a house psalm 127. Oct 27, 2014 the songs of ascent psalm 1204 were sung by israel as they would make their pilgrimage to jerusalem to worship three times a year. Psalm 127 gods work in building houses, cities, and families. The book of psalms is a collection of individual songs and poems, each numbered. His building, both literal and figurative, became reckless 1 kings 9.
According to jewish tradition, this psalm was written by david and dedicated to his son solomon, who would build the first temple. In this wisdom psalm the psalmist teaches that one does not find security by ones own efforts, for god alone gives stability and security. Unless the lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them. The title probably indicates that david wrote it for his wise son, in whom he so greatly. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows. A quiver was the device in which arrows were carried. Some take it to have been penned by solomon himself, and it may as well be read, a song of solomon, who wrote a great many. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them psalms 127. Except the lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it. Unless the lord x watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. Unless the lord watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them.
Dahlberg submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of master of theology in grace theological seminary may 1984 digitized by ted hildebrandt, gordon college, 2007. David knew not to build the house himself, because god wanted a man of peace to build the. The book of psalms contains some of the most beautiful poetry ever written, but many people find that these verses describe human problems so well that they make excellent prayers. The two areas are those of our work and our family. How to build a household of faith psalm 127 1 2 australian. Psalm 127 is the 127th psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first.
Sermons from psalms 127 trees planted by the water. The whole implication here is that of a warlike society in which personal and family wars were the order of the day. Dont you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves. It was literally built upon a rock and the mountainside is incorporated into the design of the house.
Most believe solomon to be the author, yet it is possible that the psalm was composed by david for solomon. It is a part of the bible worthy to be read, studied and sung again and again. I know these psalms well in niv and have always semiconsciously understood them as meaning that sons are more of a blessing than daughters, at least in the mind of the psalmist. The book of psalms is the third section of the hebrew bible, and a book of the christian old testament. Solomon, the author of this psalm, is also a contributor of much of the wisdom of the book of proverbs. Psalms is the longest book of the bible see what the longest book actually is. They are also the two areas which often compete with each other for our attention and energy. The principle in this psalm, then, is that all human effort is vain unless we have the lords blessings. Producing true value at work psalms 127 bible commentary. The correspondence between the two clauses in psalms 127. Johannah bluedorn has brought these scriptures to life in a whole new way and for a whole new audience. Except the lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Psalm 127 msg a pilgrim song of solomon if god bible.
Psalm 127 is the 127th psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, except the lord build the house. Anchor is a gospel book that explains the good news in a simple and persuasive. Usually, that would mean that solomon wrote the psalm. Unless the lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain on it. When they speak with their enemies in the gate psalms 127. The 127th psalm by johannah bluedorn is an inviting childrens book taken right from scripture. If god doesnt guard the city, the night watchman might as well nap.
Psalms the piety of the old testament church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the psalter than in any other book of the old testament. Psalm 127 song unless the lord builds the house christian scripture praise worship with lyrics duration. We can infer that the psalmist is someone who has been blessed by god. Psalms 127 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
This does not mean that a city does not need watchmen, or that such a vital service should. Of course, solomons name appears in the ancient title of the psalm. Psalms 127 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. These two psalms show the importance to the nation israel of godliness in the home. Unless the lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. This psalm makes clear that the blessing of the lord is prerequisite for any prosperity. Psalm 127 niv bible unless the lord builds the house, the. As many times as ive read psalms 127, ive never thought to capture the beauty in illustrations. The steps or degrees in this psalm, though distinctly marked, are not so regular as in some others. Psalm 127 is one of the most practical passages in the bible. As no such custom appears to be literally observed, this should seem to be a metaphorical expression, signifying that a new protector is added to the family, equivalent to that of the psalms,as arrows, etc. There appears to be an artificial arrangement separating the ascribed psalms by those considered anonymous. The segment of life that receives the most attention in psalms 127 and 128 is parenting.
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