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Psalms 127:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, children are a gift from the LORD, and having babies is His reward to us.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that children are precious gifts that God gives to families, not burdens or accidents.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was written during a time when large families were seen as a sign of God's blessing and favor. In ancient Israel, children were essential for family survival, caring for aging parents, and continuing the family line. Having many children was considered evidence of God's approval and provision.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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