Psalm 127:3

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Psalm 127:3 (WEB)
Behold, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

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Augustine of Hippo

Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 127
“But that this Psalm might teach thee, in case thou shouldest ask, When shall I rise? perhaps before I have sat down? he addeth, “When He hath given His beloved sleep” (ver. 3).” — the author cites it
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Jerome

Jerome, Letters Letter 79
“You have, therefore, Salvina, those to nurse who may well represent to you your absent husband: “Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord; and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”” — editor's note: Ps. cxxvii. 3.
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PassageExpositions on the Psalms Psalm 127
PassageLetters Letter 79

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