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:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 144:12

BSB
Then our sons will be like plants nurtured in their youth, our daughters like corner pillars carved to adorn a palace.
AKJV
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:
CPDV
Their sons are like new plantings in their youth. Their daughters are dressed up: adorned all around like the idols of a temple.
ERV
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;
NHEB
Then our sons will be like well-nurtured plants, our daughters like pillars carved to adorn a palace.
SMT
That our sons as plants growing great in their youth, our daughters as corners variegated, the likeness of a temple:

Commentary for Psalms 144:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 144:12
Summary
Prayer for strong, flourishing children and families
Event
Petition for thriving offspring
Estimated Time Period
Post-Davidic
Category
Prayer