Geneva Bible Notes: Psalms 127

Psalms 127:1 ^a That is, gouerne & dispose all things perteining to the famile.

Psalms 127:1 ^b The publike estate of the commune welth.

Psalms 127:1 ^! He shewth that the whole estate of the worlde, bothe domestical and political standeth by Gods mere prouidence and blessing.

Psalms 127:2 ^c Which watche, & warde, & are also magistrates, & rulers of the citie.

Psalms 127:2 ^d Ether that which is gotten by hard labour, or eaten with grief of minde.

Psalms 127:2 ^e Not exempting them from labour, but making their labours comfortable, and as it were a rest.

Psalms 127:3 ^! And that to haue children wel nurtred is an especial grace and gift of God.

Psalms 127:4 ^f That is, indued with strength & vertues from God: for these are signes of Gods blessings, & not the nomber.

Psalms 127:5 ^g Suche children shalbe able to stop their aduersaries mouthes, when their godlie life is maliciously accused before judges.