| New International Version | Christian Standard Bible |
| 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. | 1Unless the LORD builds a house, its builders labor over it in vain; unless the LORD watches over a city, the watchman stays alert in vain. |
| 2In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat-- for he grants sleep to those he loves. | 2In vain you get up early and stay up late, working hard to have enough food-- yes, he gives sleep to the one he loves. |
| 3Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. | 3Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD, offspring, a reward. |
| 4Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. | 4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons born in one's youth. |
| 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. | 5Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them. They will never be put to shame when they speak with their enemies at the city gate. |
| New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. |
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