Psalms 127:4

World English Bible (2000)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 17:6 : 6 Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are 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 will stir up and cause to come up against Babylon a company of great nations from the north country; and they shall set themselves in array against her; from there she shall be taken: their arrows shall be as of an expert mighty man; none shall return in vain.
  • Ps 120:4 : 4 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

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