Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord,
offspring, a reward.(A)
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the sons born in one’s youth.(B)
Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them.(C)
They will never be put to shame
when they speak with their enemies at the city gate.(D)

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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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