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It is in vain that you rise up early
    and go late to rest,
eating the bread of anxious (A)toil;
    for he gives to his (B)beloved (C)sleep.
Behold, (D)children are a heritage from the Lord,
    (E)the fruit of the womb a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of (F)a warrior
    are the children[a] of one's youth.

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  1. Psalm 127:4 Or sons