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Psalms 127:3-5

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
the fruit of the womb a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the children [1] of one's youth.
Blessed is the man
who fills his quiver with them!
He shall not be put to shame
when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. [2]


Footnotes

[1] Or sons
[2] Or They shall not be put to shame when they speak with their enemies in the gate

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