Jubilee Bible 2000 JUB
New International Version NIV
1 Unless the LORD builds the house, they labour in vain that build it; unless the LORD keeps the city, the watchmen watch in vain.
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Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.
2 <em>It is</em> vain for you to rise up early, to come home late, to eat the bread of sorrows, because he shall give his beloved sleep.
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In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.
3 Behold, sons <em>are</em> a heritage of the LORD, <em>and</em> the fruit of the womb <em>is</em> to be desired.
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Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.
4 As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so <em>are</em> the young men.
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Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.
5 Happy <em>is</em> the man that has filled his quiver with them: he shall not be ashamed when he speaks with the enemies in the gate.
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Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.
The Jubilee Bible (from the Scriptures of the Reformation), edited by Russell M. Stendal, Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2010
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