Psalm 127

1. 1

   Unless the LORD builds the house, *
   their labor is in vain who build it.

2. 2

   Unless the LORD watches over the city, *
   in vain the watchman keeps his vigil.

3. 3

   It is in vain that you rise so early and go to bed so late; *
   vain, too, to eat the bread of toil, for he gives to his beloved sleep.

4. 4

   Children are a heritage from the LORD, *
   and the fruit of the womb is a gift.

5. 5

   Like arrows in the hand of a warrior *
   are the children of one's youth.

6. 6

   Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them! *
   he shall not be put to shame when he contends with his enemies in the gate.

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