Verse 4

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 17:6 : 6 Children’s children are the crown of the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.
  • Prov 31:28 : 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her.
  • Jer 50:9 : 9 For behold, I am stirring up and bringing against Babylon a coalition of great nations from the north. They will line up for battle against her; from there she will be captured. Their arrows are like skilled warriors; they will not return empty-handed.
  • Ps 120:4 : 4 Sharp arrows of a warrior, along with burning coals of the broom tree.