Psalms 127

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Psalm 127

The Blessing of the Lord

A song of ascents. Of Solomon.

1Unless the Lord builds a house,

its builders labor over it in vain;#Ps 78:69

unless the Lord watches over a city,

the watchman stays alert in vain.#Ps 121:4

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.#127:2 Or yes, he gives such things to his loved ones while they sleep#Ps 3:5; 4:8; Pr 3:24

3Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord,

offspring, a reward.#Dt 7:13; Ps 113:9

4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior

are the sons born in one’s youth.#Ps 120:4

5Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them.#Ps 128:2–3

They will never be put to shame

when they speak with their enemies at the city gate.#Jl 2:26–27

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