Psalm 127:4

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

Cross-reference

Psalm 144:12 uses plant and pillar metaphors for children, similarly portraying them as strength and blessing.

Ecclesiastes 6:3 questions the value of many children without enjoyment — contrasting the Psalm's positive view.

Proverbs 17:6 praises children as glory to fathers, complementing the arrow metaphor for strength.

Proverbs 31:28 Related theme

Proverbs 31:28 shows children blessing their mother — aligning with children as a source of honor.