Psalms 127
1. <<A Song of degrees for Solomon.>> Except the LORD build * the house,they labour * in vain that build * it: except the LORD keep * the city, the watchman * waketh * but in vain.
2. It is vain for you to rise up * early * , to sit up * late * , to eat * the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth * his beloved sleep.
3. Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full * of them: they shall not be ashamed * , but they shall speak * with the enemies * in the gate.
