Psalm 127
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1Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.1Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor uselessly. Unless the LORD guards the city, its security forces keep watch uselessly.
2It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.2It is useless to get up early and to stay up late, eating the food of exhausting labor— truly he gives sleep to those he loves.
3Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.3Children are a gift from the LORD; a productive womb, the LORD's reward.
4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth.4As arrows in the hand of a warrior, so also are children born during one's youth.
5Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.5How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be ashamed as they confront their enemies at the city gate.
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