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Psalms 127:3 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Behold, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is his reward. "
Psalms 127:3
Verse in Context
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1 Unless the LORD builds the house, they who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.
2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil, for he gives sleep to his loved ones.
3 Behold, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
4 As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.
5 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won’t be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.
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Psalms 127:1
"Unless the LORD builds the house, they who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain."
Psalms 127:2
"It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil, for he gives sleep to his loved ones."
Psalms 127:4
"As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth."
Psalms 127:5
"Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won’t be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate."
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