And Jacob's anger was aroused against Rachel, and he said, "[Am] I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?"

And Joseph said to his father, "They [are] my sons, whom God has given me in this [place."] And he said, "Please bring them to me, and I will bless them."

So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife; and when he went in to her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son.

"For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him.

"And of all my sons (for the LORD has given me many sons) He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

Behold, children [are] a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb [is] a reward.

Here am I and the children whom the LORD has given me! [We are] for signs and wonders in Israel From the LORD of hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion.

And again: "I will put My trust in Him." And again: "Here am I and the children whom God has given Me."