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Psalm 127:3–4

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3Behold, achildren are 1an inheritance of Yahweh,

The bfruit of the womb is a reward.

4Like arrows in the hand of a awarrior,

So are the children of one’s youth.

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Footnotes

  1. 1Or a heritage

Cross references

  1. aGen 33:5; 48:4; Josh 24:3, 4; Ps 113:9
  2. bDeut 7:13; 28:4; Is 13:18
  3. aPs 112:2; 120:4

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

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 of one’s youth.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Children are a heritage from the Lord,

offspring a reward from him.

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior

are children born in one’s youth.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord,

offspring, a reward.

Like arrows in the hand of a warrior

are the sons born in one’s youth.

NLTNew Living Translation

Children are a gift from the Lord;

they are a reward from him.

Children born to a young man

are like arrows in a warrior’s hands.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Look, children are the heritage of Yahweh;

the fruit of the womb is a reward.

Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,

so are the children of one’s youth.

KJV 1900King James Version

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord:

And the fruit of the womb is his reward.

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man;

So are children of the youth.