Psalms 127:3

3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.

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Psalms 127:3 in Other Translations

KJV
3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
ESV
3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.
NLT
3 Children are a gift from the LORD ; they are a reward from him.
MSG
3 Don't you see that children are God's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy?
CSB
3 Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord, children, a reward.

Psalms 127:3 In-Context

1 Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.
2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.
3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.
5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Genesis 1:28; Genesis 33:5
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