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Lo, sons are a heritage from the Lord,
    the fruit of the womb a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
    are the sons of one’s youth.
Happy is the man who has
    his quiver full of them!
He shall not be put to shame
    when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.

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Behold, (A)children are a heritage from the Lord,
(B)The fruit of the womb is a (C)reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth.
(D)Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them;
(E)They shall not be ashamed,
But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.

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