Psalms · Chapter 127 · Family
Psalms 127:3 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward."
KJV · King James Version
"Lo, children1121 are an heritage5159 of the LORD3068: and the fruit6529 of the womb990 is his reward7939."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses lord, and, while the WEB renders these as behold, yahweh. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Psalms 127:3 in Psalms 127
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 127:3 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 127. Read the full chapter →
- v.1 A Song of Ascents. By Solomon. Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.
- v.2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones.
- v.3 Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
- v.4 As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.
- v.5 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won’t be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.
Book background
About the Book of Psalms
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Hebrew poetry
- Author
- David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
- Date written
- c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
- Audience
- All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
- Chapters
- 150
The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.
Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.
Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Psalms 127:3
Psalms 127:3 contains 15 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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Behold
B
- 2
children are a heritage of Yahweh
CAAHOY
- 3
The fruit of the womb is his reward.
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Frequently asked
FAQ about Psalms 127:3
What does Psalms 127:3 say?
Psalms 127:3 reads: "Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Psalms 127:3 in?
Psalms 127:3 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.
What is Psalms 127:3 about?
Psalms 127:3 is primarily a Bible verse about Family. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Psalms 127:3 in WEB and KJV?
Psalms 127:3 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Lo, children1121 are an heritage5159 of the LORD3068: and the fruit6529 of the womb990 is his reward7939.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Psalms 127:3?
Psalms 127:3 is 15 words in the WEB translation (79 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.
How can I memorise Psalms 127:3?
To memorise Psalms 127:3, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Psalms 127:3 matter in Psalms?
The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other. Psalms 127:3 sits within this larger story — Psalms as a whole emphasises worship, lament, trust.
How can I apply Psalms 127:3 today?
Many readers use Psalms 127:3 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Psalms 127:3 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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