Verses for occasions

Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

¹³ For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.

¹⁴ I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.

I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

²⁴ ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you;

²⁵ may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;

²⁶ may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’

From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger.