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Berean Standard Bible

“Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.”

Psalms 127:5

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Study note

Psalm 127 is a song of ascents attributed to Solomon, opening with the reminder that unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. It then turns to children as a gift from God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with their enemies in the gate. Psalm 128 A Song of Ascents.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Happy is the man who has a good store of them; he will not be put to shame, but his cause will be supported by them against his haters.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Bienaventurado el hombre que hinchió su aljaba de ellos: no será avergonzado cuando hablare con los enemigos en la puerta.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Dichoso el hombre que tiene su aljaba llena de esta clase de flechas. No será avergonzado cuando se enfrente a sus enemigos a las puertas de la ciudad.

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