Psalms 127:3

“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”

"Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." - Psalms 127:3
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What does Psalms 127:3 mean?

Psalm 127:3 in the King James Version of the Bible states: "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." This verse is a beautiful reminder of the gift of children and the importance of raising them in faith as part of God's plan. First…

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The Divine Gift: Understanding Our Heritage in Children

As we gather around the Scriptures, we are reminded of the profound truths embedded within God’s Word, one of which is found in Psalm 127:3, where it states, "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." This verse not only defines children…

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A Prayer of Gratitude and Recognition for the Heritage of Children

O Lord God, Creator of all that is seen and unseen, I come before You humbly, in awe of Your magnificent design. As I reflect on Your Word, specifically Psalm 127:3, I am reminded of the profound truth that "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is…

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Psalms 127:3 - "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."
Psalms 127:4 - "As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth."
"As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth." - Psalms 127:4
Psalms 119:127 - "Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold."
"Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold." - Psalms 119:127
Psalms 127:5 - "Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate."
Psalms 127:1 - "Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain."
Psalm 127:3-4 - "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth."
Psalms 127:2 - "It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep."
Psalm 127:2-3 - "It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward."
"It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep." - Psalms 127:2
"Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate." - Psalms 127:5
Psalm 127:3-5 - "Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court."
"Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain." - Psalms 127:1
"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth." - Psalm 127:3-4
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Psalms 88:3 - "For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave."
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Psalms 67:3 - "Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee."
Psalms 116:3 - "The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow."
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Psalms 138:3 - "In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul."
"There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard." - Psalms 19:3
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