Holy Scripture

Psalms 127:1

A church father on this verse
“The cowl is a symbol of the charity of God our Savior. It protects the most important part of the body and keeps us, who are children in Christ, warm. Thus it can be said to afford protection against those who attempt to strike and wound us. Consequently, all who wear this cowl on their heads sing these words aloud: "…”
Evagrius Ponticus, 4th c. — PRAKTIKOS, INTRODUCTORY LETTER TO ANATOLIUS

Source: Septuagint

Original

1A Song of Degrees. Blessed are all they that fear the Lord; Who walk in his ways.

Modern

Preparing…

Teens

Preparing…

Kids

Preparing…

In context

— Psalms 127:1 —

2Thou shalt eat the labors of thy hands: Blessed art thou, and it shall be well with thee.

3Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine On the sides of thy house: Thy children as young olive plants Round about thy table.

Read all of Psalms 127 →