Psalm 127:1

Unless the LORD builds the house, they labour in vain that build it; unless the LORD keeps the city, the watchmen watch in vain.

Psalm 33:16-18

The king is not saved by the multitude of the army; the mighty man does not escape by much strength.

Proverbs 16:9

The heart of man devises his way, but the LORD directs his steps.

Proverbs 21:30-31

There is no wisdom nor intelligence nor counsel against the LORD.

1 Corinthians 3:7

So then neither is he that plants anything, neither he that waters, but God that gives the increase.

1 Chronicles 28:10

Take heed now, for the LORD has chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it.

1 Chronicles 28:20

And David said to Solomon, his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it; fear not, nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not leave thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work of the service of the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 29:19

Likewise, give unto Solomon, my son, a perfect heart, to keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palace, for which I have made provision.

Psalm 78:69

And he built his sanctuary in preeminence like the earth which he has established for ever.

Psalm 120:1

In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he answered me.

Psalm 121:1

I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains, from whence cometh my help.

Psalm 121:3-5

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; he that keeps thee will not slumber.

Psalm 122:1

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.

Psalm 123:1

Unto thee I lift up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.

Psalm 124:1

If the LORD had not been for us, now may Israel say,

Psalm 126:1

When the LORD shall turn again the captivity of Zion, we shall be like those that dream.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I returned and saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of prudence, nor yet grace to men of eloquence; but time and chance happens to them all.

Jeremiah 51:12

Set up the banner upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes; for the LORD has deliberated and shall put into effect that which he spoke against the inhabitants of Babylon.

Zechariah 2:4-5

and said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited without walls for the multitude of men and beasts in the midst of her:

1 Corinthians 3:9-15

For we are labourers together with God; ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

1 Chronicles 22:10-11

He shall build a house for my name, and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.

Psalm 72:1

Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son.

Psalm 125:1

Those that trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be removed but abides for ever.

Song of Songs 3:3

The watchmen that go about the city found me, to whom I said, Have ye seen him whom my soul loves?

Song of Songs 5:7

The watchmen that went about the city found me, they smote me, they wounded me; the keepers of the walls took away my outer cloak from me.

Isaiah 21:5-12

Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink; arise, ye princes, and anoint the shield.

Isaiah 27:3

I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest the enemy visit it, I will keep it night and day.

Isaiah 56:10

His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant; they are all dumb dogs; they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, they love to slumber.

Isaiah 62:6

I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night; ye that make mention of the LORD, do not keep silent

Jeremiah 51:31

One post shall run to meet another, and one messenger to meet another, to show the king of Babylon that his city is taken in all places,

Ezekiel 33:2-9

Son of man, speak to the sons of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring a sword upon the land and the people of the land take a man from within their borders and set him up as a watchman;

1 Corinthians 15:14

and if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is vain, and your faith is also vain.

Galatians 4:11

I am afraid for you, lest I have bestowed labour upon you in vain.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

{A Song of degrees for Solomon.} Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

General references

Bible References

Build

1 Chronicles 22:10
He shall build a house for my name, and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.
1 Chronicles 28:10
Take heed now, for the LORD has chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it.
1 Chronicles 29:19
Likewise, give unto Solomon, my son, a perfect heart, to keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palace, for which I have made provision.
1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are labourers together with God; ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

They labour

1 Corinthians 15:14
and if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is vain, and your faith is also vain.
Galatians 4:11
I am afraid for you, lest I have bestowed labour upon you in vain.

Except

Psalm 121:3
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; he that keeps thee will not slumber.
Isaiah 27:3
I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest the enemy visit it, I will keep it night and day.
Zechariah 2:4
and said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited without walls for the multitude of men and beasts in the midst of her:

The watchman

Song of Songs 3:3
The watchmen that go about the city found me, to whom I said, Have ye seen him whom my soul loves?
Song of Songs 5:7
The watchmen that went about the city found me, they smote me, they wounded me; the keepers of the walls took away my outer cloak from me.
Isaiah 21:5
Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink; arise, ye princes, and anoint the shield.
Isaiah 56:10
His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant; they are all dumb dogs; they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, they love to slumber.
Isaiah 62:6
I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night; ye that make mention of the LORD, do not keep silent
Jeremiah 51:12
Set up the banner upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes; for the LORD has deliberated and shall put into effect that which he spoke against the inhabitants of Babylon.
Ezekiel 33:2
Son of man, speak to the sons of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring a sword upon the land and the people of the land take a man from within their borders and set him up as a watchman;

General references

Genesis 1:28
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the fowl of the air and over every beast that moves upon the earth.