Psalms 127

1 Without the help of the Lord it is useless to build a home or to guard a city.

2 It is useless to get up early and stay up late in order to earn a living. God takes care of his own, even while they sleep.

3 Children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord.

4 Having a lot of children to take care of you in your old age is like a warrior with a lot of arrows.

5 The more you have, the better off you will be, because they will protect you when your enemies attack you in court.