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Behold, sons are a heritage of the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is to be desired.

As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the young men.

Happy is the man that has filled his quiver with them: he shall not be ashamed when he speaks with the enemies in the gate.

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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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