³ Children are a heritage from the Lord,
    offspring a reward^(A) from him.
⁴ Like arrows^(B) in the hands of a warrior
    are children born in one’s youth.
⁵ 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)

¹⁷ But from everlasting to everlasting
    the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,
    and his righteousness with their children’s children^(A)—
¹⁸ with those who keep his covenant^(B)
    and remember^(C) to obey his precepts.^(D)