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Psalms 127

World English Bible British Edition · Berean Standard Bible

127:1
Unless the LORD builds the house,
A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.
127:2
It is vain for you to rise up early,
In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved.
127:3
Behold, children are a heritage of the LORD.
Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
127:4
As arrows in the hand of a mighty man,
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth.
127:5
Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them.
Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.