Psalm 127

A song of ascents. Of Solomon.

Unless theLordbuilds(A)the house,
    the builders labor in vain.
Unless theLordwatches(B)over the city,
    the guards stand watch in vain.
In vain you rise early
    and stay up late,
toiling for food(C)to eat—
    for he grants sleep(D)to[a]those he loves.(E)

Children are a heritage from theLord,
    offspring a reward(F)from him.
Like arrows(G)in the hands of a warrior
    are children born in one’s youth.
Blessed is the man
    whose quiver is full of them.(H)
They will not be put to shame
    when they contend with their opponents(I)in court.(J)

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 127:2Oreat— / for while they sleep he provides for

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