Psalm 127

New International Version

A song of ascents. Of Solomon.

1 Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. 

2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat – for he grants sleep to those he loves. 

3 Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. 

4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. 

5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. 

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