Psalm 127:4

American Standard Version

As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.

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Psalm 127:4 in other translations

As arrows in the hand of a mighty man,
so are the children of youth.

Psalm 127:4 · World English Bible

Psalm 127:4 in context

  1. 2It is vain for you to rise up early, To take rest late, To eat the bread of toil; For so he giveth unto his beloved sleep.
  2. 3Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; And the fruit of the womb is his reward.
  3. 4As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.
  4. 5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with their enemies in the gate.

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