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Psalm 127

New Revised Standard NRS

1 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.

2 It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives sleep to his beloved.

3 Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.

4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons of one's youth.

5 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his 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.