Psalms 127:4

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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.

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    3 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward.

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    16 Their quiver is like an open grave; all of them are mighty warriors.

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    12 May our sons be like well-nurtured plants growing up in their youth, our daughters like pillars carved for a palace.

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    4 Sharp arrows of a warrior, along with burning coals of the broom tree.

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    5 In your majesty ride forth victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness; let your right hand perform awesome deeds.

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    6 Children’s children are the crown of the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.

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    4 'The bows of the mighty are broken, but those who stumbled are armed with strength.'

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    3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.

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    2 LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.

  • Ps 21:12
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    12 He has bent His bow and made me the target for His arrows.

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  • 2 Sam 22:35
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    35 He trains my hands for battle, so my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

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    34 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; He causes me to stand on the heights.

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    6 Train a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it.

  • 1 Sam 20:21-22
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    21 Then I will send a boy and say, 'Go, find the arrows.' If I say to him, 'Look, the arrows are on this side of you, bring them here,' then come, because as surely as the LORD lives, there is peace for you and no harm.

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    13 For He strengthens the bars of your gates; He blesses your children within you.

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    26 In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge.

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