Psalm 127:4
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Cross-reference
Psalm 144:12
Parallel
Psalm 144:12 uses plant and pillar metaphors for children, similarly portraying them as strength and blessing.
Ecclesiastes 6:3
Contrast
Ecclesiastes 6:3 questions the value of many children without enjoyment — contrasting the Psalm's positive view.
Proverbs 17:6
Parallel
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.