127Psalms 127

1Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain.Select Psalms 127:1

2It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives his beloved sleep.Select Psalms 127:2

3See, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.Select Psalms 127:3

4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.Select Psalms 127:4

5Happy is the man that has his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.Select Psalms 127:5