Psalms 127
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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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Psalms 127
127
Psalm 127
A pilgrimage song. Of Solomon.
1Unless it is the LORD who builds the house,
the builders’ work is pointless.
Unless it is the LORD who protects the city,
the guard on duty is pointless.
2It is pointless that you get up early and stay up late,
eating the bread of hard labor
because God gives sleep to those he loves.
3No doubt about it: children are a gift from the LORD;
the fruit of the womb is a divine reward.
4The children born when one is young
are like arrows in the hand of a warrior.
5The person who fills a quiver full with them is truly happy!
They won’t be ashamed when arguing with their enemies in the gate.
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