As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Context Unless the Lord Builds
1Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain. 2It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives his beloved sleep. 3See, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5Happy is the man that has his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. Parallel Verses American Standard Version As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.
Douay-Rheims Bible As arrows in the hand of the mighty, so the children of them that have been shaken.
Darby Bible Translation As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.
King James Bible As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Young's Literal Translation As arrows in the hand of a mighty one, So are the sons of the young men.
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