| English Standard Version | New International Version |
| 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. | 1A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. |
| 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. | 2In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat-- for he grants sleep to those he loves. |
| 3Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. | 3Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. |
| 4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. | 4Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in 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. | 5Blessed 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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