Nehr · Psalms 144

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:

— Psalms 144:12, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

Then our sons will be like well-nurtured plants, Our daughters like pillars carved to adorn a palace.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Because our sons <FI>are<Fi> as plants, Becoming great in their youth, Our daughters as hewn stones, Polished--the likeness of a palace,

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