1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor uselessly. Unless the LORD guards the city, its security forces keep watch uselessly. ISV — Psalm 127:1
2 It is useless to get up early and to stay up late, a127:2 Lit. delay sitting eating the food of exhausting labor— truly he gives sleep to those he loves. ISV — Psalm 127:2
3 Children b127:3 Lit. Sons are a gift c127:3 Lit. heritage from the LORD; a productive womb, the LORD’s d127:3 The Heb. lacks LORD’s reward. ISV — Psalm 127:3
4 As arrows in the hand of a warrior, so also are children e127:4 Lit. sons born during one’s f127:4 The Heb. lacks born during one’s youth. ISV — Psalm 127:4
5 How blessed g127:5 Or happy is the man whose quiver is full of them! He h127:5 Lit. They will not be ashamed as they confront their enemies at the city gate. ISV — Psalm 127:5