A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.

But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.