Parallel Bible results for "psalms 127"

Psalm 127

1 Except the Lord build the house, they that build labour in vain: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman watches in vain.

1 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 vain for you to rise early: ye rise up after resting, ye that eat the bread of grief; while he gives sleep to his beloved.

2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.

3 Behold, the inheritance of the Lord, children, the reward of the fruit of the womb.

3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.

4 As arrows in the hand of a mighty man; so are the children of those who were outcasts.

4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.

5 Blessed is the man who shall satisfy his desire with them: they shall not be ashamed when they shall speak to their enemies in the gates.

5 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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