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Psalm 127:3-5
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3 Children are a gift from God; they are his reward. 4 Children born to a young man are like sharp arrows to defend him.

5 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. That man shall have the help he needs when arguing with his enemies.[a]

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  1. Psalm 127:5 when arguing with his enemies, literally, “when they speak with their enemies in the gate.”
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Psalm 127:3-5
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3 Children are a heritage from the Lord,
    offspring a reward(A) from him.
4 Like arrows(B) in the hands of a warrior
    are children born in one’s youth.
5 Blessed is the man
    whose quiver is full of them.(C)
They will not be put to shame
    when they contend with their opponents(D) in court.(E)

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