Psalm 127:1-3
Evangelical Heritage Version
Psalm 127
The Lord Builds the House
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A song of the ascents. By Solomon.
The Lord Builds the House
1 If the Lord does not build the house,
it is useless for the builders to work hard over it.
If the Lord does not watch over the city,
it is useless for the watchman to stand guard.
2 It is useless for you to get up early and to work late,
worrying about bread to eat,
because God grants sleep to the one he loves.[a]
3 Indeed, children are a heritage from the Lord.
The fruit of the womb is a reward from him.
Footnotes
- Psalm 127:2 Or he can provide for those he loves even when they sleep
Psalm 127:1-3
New International Version
Psalm 127
A song of ascents. Of Solomon.
1 Unless the Lord builds(A) the house,
the builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches(B) over the city,
the guards stand watch in vain.
2 In vain you rise early
and stay up late,
toiling for food(C) to eat—
for he grants sleep(D) to[a] those he loves.(E)
3 Children are a heritage from the Lord,
offspring a reward(F) from him.
Footnotes
- Psalm 127:2 Or eat— / for while they sleep he provides for
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