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Psalm 127

Hebrew Names Version HNV

1 <<A Ma`alot Song. By Shlomo.>> Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it. Unless the LORD watches over the city, The watchman guards it in vain.

2 It is vain for you to rise up early, To stay up late, Eating the bread of toil; For he gives sleep to his loved ones.

3 Behold, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

4 As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.

5 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won't be put to shame when they speak with their enemies in the gate.

The Message Bible MSG

1 If God doesn't build the house, the builders only build shacks. If God doesn't guard the city, the night watchman might as well nap.

2 It's useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone. Don't you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves?

3 Don't you see that children are God's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy?

4 Like a warrior's fistful of arrows are the children of a vigorous youth.

5 Oh, how blessed are you parents, with your quivers full of children! Your enemies don't stand a chance against you; you'll sweep them right off your doorstep.