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Psalms 127:5

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Happy [is] the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

Psalms 127:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 127:5

Theological / Devotional

In the gate. The open space at the gate of the city was the place where questions under dispute were settled (see Gen. 19:1; Isa. 29:21; Amos 5:12). These sons were not ashamed to plead their father’s cause. They stood ready to defend him against any false charges. A large family has its cares, but it has also its rewards.

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