King James Version KJV
New Living Translation NLT
1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
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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.
2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
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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.
3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
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Children are a gift from the LORD ; they are a reward from him.
4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
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Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands.
5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
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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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