Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.

A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!

He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people:

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.