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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.
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<<A Song of Ascents. By Solomon.>> Unless Yahweh builds the house, They labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, The watchman guards it in vain.
2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.
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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 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.
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Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.
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As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.
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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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.
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