Psalm 127 (New Revised Standard)
1
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.
2
It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives sleep to his beloved. a
3
Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.
4
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons of one's youth.
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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Psalm 127:2 - Or [for he provides for his beloved during sleep]