Psalms 144:12
That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace:
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 144 connects to 10 cross-references. A psalm of David combining earlier psalms, praising the Lord as rock, fortress, and deliverer who trains hands for battle. David reflects on human transience — like a breath — and prays for divine rescue. The psalm ends with a …
Other Translations
When our sons shall be as plants grown up in their youth, And our daughters as corner-stones hewn after the fashion of a palace;
Because our sons <FI>are<Fi> as plants, Becoming great in their youth, Our daughters as hewn stones, Polished--the likeness of a palace,
Our sons are like tall young plants; and our daughters like the shining stones of a king's house;
Cross References
And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: and their father gave …
The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children.
Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth.
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak …
Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round …
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day …
If she be a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she be a door, …