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1 Unless the LORD builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the LORD protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.
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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 It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.
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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 Children are a gift from the LORD ; they are a reward from him.
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Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.
4 Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands.
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Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.
5 How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates.
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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.
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