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Psalm 127:3–4

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3Children are a gift from the Lord;

they are a reward from him.

4Children born to a young man

are like arrows in a warrior’s hands.

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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.

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.