Psalm 127

Psalm 127

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of Solomon.

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.

PSALMS 127

Only the [Lord] //Can Bless a Home

1 Without the help of the [Lord]
it is useless to build a home
or to guard a city.

2 It is useless to get up early
and stay up late
in order to earn a living.
God takes care of his own,
even while they sleep.t

3 Children are a blessing
and a gift from the [Lord].

4 Having a lot of children
to take care of you
in your old age
is like a warrior
with a lot of arrows.

5 The more you have,
the better off you will be,
because they will protect you
when your enemies
attack you in court.