Bible verse
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth.
Psalm 127:4 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 127.
1 A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.
2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved.
3 Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth.
5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.
KJV
As arrows [are] in the hand of a mighty man; so [are] children of the youth.
ASV
As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.
ERV
As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.
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