OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 127:3

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Behold, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

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Verse 3. Sides. Against which vines were planted. Calmet.—The married people who fear God, shall commonly have a numerous posterity; or their souls shall produce many good works in the Church, which springs from our Saviour’s side. Children denote such good works. Worthington.—Plants. Psalms 143:12. Hom. Odys. vi. 163.

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