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1 If the LORD doesn't build a house, the work of its builders is useless. If the LORD doesn't watch over a city, it's useless for those on guard duty to stand watch over it.
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1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.
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2 It's useless for you to work from early morning until late at night just to get food to eat. God provides for those he loves even while they sleep.
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2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat-- for he grants sleep to those he loves.
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3 Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from him.
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3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.
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4 Children who are born to people when they are young are like arrows in the hands of a soldier.
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4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.
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5 Blessed are those who have many children. They won't be put to shame when they go up against their enemies in court.
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5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.
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