Psalm 127

1 Unless the Lord builds the house,

Laboring and Prospering with the LordA Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain.

2  It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep.3 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward.4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of ones youth.5 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.

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.