Psalms 127
127
A song from Solomon for going up to the Temple.
1If it is not the Lord who builds a house,
the builders are wasting their time.
If it is not the Lord who watches over the city,
the guards are wasting their time.
2It is a waste of time to get up early and stay up late,
trying to make a living.
The Lord provides for those he loves,
even while they are sleeping.
3Children are a gift#127:3 gift Literally, “inheritance.” This usually means the land God gave to each family in Israel. from the Lord,
a reward from a mother’s womb.
4A young man’s sons
are like the arrows in a soldier’s hand.
5The man who fills his quiver with sons
will be very blessed.
He will never be defeated
when he opposes his enemy at the city gates.#127:5 city gates This can refer to either a battle to protect the city or to a court case held in this public place.
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Psalms 127
127
Psalm 127
A song by Solomon for going up to worship.
1If the Lord does not build the house,
it is useless for the builders to work on it.
If the Lord does not protect a city,
it is useless for the guard to stay alert.
2It is useless to work hard for the food you eat
by getting up early and going to bed late.
The Lord gives ⌞food⌟ to those he loves while they sleep.
3Children are an inheritance from the Lord.
They are a reward from him.
4The children born to a man when he is young
are like arrows in the hand of a warrior.
5Blessed is the man who has filled his quiver with them.
He will not be put to shame
when he speaks with his enemies in the city gate.
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