127:0 A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon.
127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.
127:2 It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.
127:3 Lo, sons are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.
127:4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons of one's youth.
127:5 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
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