Psalm 127:3-5

International Standard Version

³ Children^[a] are a gift^[b] from the Lord;
    a productive womb, the Lord’s^[c] reward.
⁴ As arrows in the hand of a warrior,
    so also are children^[d] born during one’s^[e] youth.
⁵ How blessed^[f] is the man whose quiver is full of them!
    He^[g] will not be ashamed
        as they confront their enemies at the city gate.