Psalms 127

Which worship songs are based on Psalms 127?

  1. To Have and To Hold — Pat Barrett (2021) Psalms 127:3-5

    The description of parents forming and launching their children uses the psalm's distinctive image of children as arrows in a warrior's hand. The surrounding family context makes the allusion especially clear.

  2. BRING ALL YOUR SCARS — Sondae (2025) Psalms 127:4

    The lyrics reference the imagery of being 'arrows inside a warrior's hand,' which closely aligns with the metaphor found in Psalm 127:4, where children are described as arrows in the hands of a warrior.

Psalms 127 (King James Version)

1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

5 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.