Psalms 127
127
A song for pilgrims going up to Jerusalem. A psalm of Solomon.
1If the Lord doesn't build the house, the work of the builders is futile. If the Lord doesn't guard the city, the work of the guards is pointless.
2It's useless to get up early in the morning and go to work, and stay late into the evening, worrying about earning enough to eat, when the Lord gives rest to those he loves.
3Children certainly are a gift from the Lord, for a family is a blessing.#127:3. Literally, “the reward of the fruit of the womb.”
4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of a young man.
5Happy is the father who fills his quiver#127:5. A container for arrows. with them! Such fathers will not be embarrassed when they confront their enemies at the city gate.#127:5. “City gate.” The place where judgments were made, similar to a court.
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Psalms 127
127
A Song of Ascents; of Solomon.
1Except Jehovah build the house,
They labor in vain that build it:
Except Jehovah keep the city,
The watchman waketh but in vain.
2It is vain for you to rise up early,
To take rest late,
To eat the bread of toil;
For so he giveth unto his beloved sleep.
3Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah;
And the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4As arrows in the hand of a mighty man,
So are the children of youth.
5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them:
They shall not be put to shame,
When they speak with their enemies in the gate.
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