3  Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,

the fruit of the womb a reward.

4  Like arrows in the hand of a warrior

are the children¹ of one’s youth.

5  Blessed is the man

who fills his quiver with them!

He shall ^qnot be put to shame

when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.²

3  Your wife will be ^ulike a fruitful vine

within your house;

^vyour children will be ^wlike olive shoots

around your table.

4  Behold, thus shall the man be blessed

who fears the Lord.