Psalm 127:1

[A song of ascents. Of Solomon.] Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain that build it: unless the LORD keeps the city, the watchman wakes, but in vain.

Psalm 33:16-18

There is no king saved by the multitude of a host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Proverbs 16:9

A man's heart plans his way: but the LORD directs his steps.

Proverbs 21:30-31

There is no wisdom nor understanding 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 you 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 you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 29:19

And give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your 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 like high palaces, like the earth which he has established forever.

Psalm 120:1

[A song of ascents.] In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.

Psalm 121:1

[A song of ascents.] I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from which comes my help.

Psalm 121:3-5

He will not allow your foot to be moved: he that keeps you will not slumber.

Psalm 122:1

[A song of ascents. Of David.] I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.

Psalm 123:1

[A song of ascents.] Unto you I lift up my eyes, O you that dwell in the heavens.

Psalm 124:1

[A song of ascents. Of David.] If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;

Psalm 126:1

[A song of ascents.] When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them 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 understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all.

Jeremiah 51:12

Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD has both purposed and done 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 as towns without walls because of the multitude of men and cattle in it:

1 Corinthians 3:9-15

For we are laborers together with God: you are God's field, you 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 forever.

Psalm 72:1

[A Psalm of Solomon.] Give the king your judgments, O God, and your righteousness unto the king's son.

Psalm 125:1

[A song of ascents.] They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abides forever.

Song of Songs 3:3

The watchmen that go about the city found me: to whom I said, Saw you him whom my soul loves?

Song of Songs 5:7

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

Isaiah 21:5-12

Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, you princes, and anoint the shield.

Isaiah 27:3

I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt 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, loving to slumber.

Isaiah 62:6

I have set watchmen upon your walls, O Jerusalem, who shall never hold their peace day nor night: you that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence.

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 on every side,

Ezekiel 33:2-9

Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man from their territory, and set him for their watchman:

1 Corinthians 15:14

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

Galatians 4:11

I am afraid for you, lest I have bestowed upon you labor 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 forever.
1 Chronicles 28:10
Take heed now; for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.
1 Chronicles 29:19
And give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your 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 laborers together with God: you are God's field, you are God's building.

They labour

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

Except

Psalm 121:3
He will not allow your foot to be moved: he that keeps you will not slumber.
Isaiah 27:3
I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt 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 as towns without walls because of the multitude of men and cattle in it:

The watchman

Song of Songs 3:3
The watchmen that go about the city found me: to whom I said, Saw you him whom my soul loves?
Song of Songs 5:7
The watchmen that went about the city found me, they struck me, they wounded me; the keepers of the walls took away my veil from me.
Isaiah 21:5
Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, you 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, loving to slumber.
Isaiah 62:6
I have set watchmen upon your walls, O Jerusalem, who shall never hold their peace day nor night: you that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence.
Jeremiah 51:12
Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD has both purposed and done that which he spoke against the inhabitants of Babylon.
Ezekiel 33:2
Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man from their territory, and set him for their 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 living thing that moves upon the earth.