Children are a heritage from the Lord,
    offspring a reward(A) from him.
Like arrows(B) in the hands of a warrior
    are children born in one’s youth.
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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Behold, (A)children are a heritage from the Lord,
(B)The fruit of the womb is a (C)reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth.
(D)Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them;
(E)They shall not be ashamed,
But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.

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Your wife will be like a fruitful vine(A)
    within your house;
your children(B) will be like olive shoots(C)
    around your table.

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Your wife shall be (A)like a fruitful vine
In the very heart of your house,
Your (B)children (C)like olive plants
All around your table.

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