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
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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