Psalms 127
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A song of ascents. Of Solomon.
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Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman wakes in vain.
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In vain you rise early, and finish so late, and so eat sorrow’s bread; for he cares for his loved ones in their sleep.
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Children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward.
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Like arrows wielded by warriors, are the children of youth.
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Happy the man who has filled his quiver full of them. He will not be ashamed when he speaks with enemies in the gate.
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