- 1[A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
- 2It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
- 3Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
- 4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
- 5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
Desk Bible · KJV
Psalms 127
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