1 Unless Yahweh builds the house, They labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, The watchman guards it in vain. WEB — Psalm 127:1
2 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. WEB — Psalm 127:2
3 Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. WEB — Psalm 127:3
4 As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth. WEB — Psalm 127:4
5 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. Psalm 128 A Song of Ascents. WEB — Psalm 127:5