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Psalm 127

New Living Translation NLT

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.

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.

3 Children are a gift from the LORD ; they are a reward from him.

4 Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands.

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.

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.