³ Children are a heritage from the Lord,
    offspring a reward^(A) from him.
⁴ Like arrows^(B) in the hands of a warrior
    are children born in one’s youth.
⁵ 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)

⁹ He settles the childless^(A) woman in her home
    as a happy mother of children.

Praise the Lord.

⁶ Start^(A) children off on the way they should go,^(B)
    and even when they are old they will not turn from it.^(C)

⁹ Yet you brought me out of the womb;^(A)
    you made me trust^(B) in you, even at my mother’s breast.
¹⁰ From birth^(C) I was cast on you;
    from my mother’s womb you have been my God.

¹⁵ A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
    but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.^(A)

¹⁶ When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
    but the righteous will see their downfall.^(B)

¹⁷ Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
    they will bring you the delights you desire.^(C)