Psalm 127:1

([Psalm of Solomon]) If Jehovah does not build the house, it is vain for the builders to work on it. If Jehovah does not protect a city, it is vain for the guard to stay alert.

Psalm 33:16-18

A mighty army does not save the king. A warrior is not delivered by great strength.

Proverbs 16:9

A man's heart determines his way. Jehovah directs his steps.

Proverbs 21:30-31

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Jehovah!

1 Corinthians 3:7

Neither he that plants and neither he that waters is anything; but God gives the increase.

1 Chronicles 28:10

So be careful, because Jehovah has chosen you to build the Temple as his holy place. Be strong, and do it.

1 Chronicles 28:20

David also told his son Solomon: Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do no be afraid or terrified. Jehovah God, my God, will be with you. He will not abandon you until all the work on Jehovah's Temple is finished.

1 Chronicles 29:19

Give my son Solomon a wholehearted desire to obey everything that you command and to build the Temple for which I have made these preparations.

Psalm 78:69

He built his holy place to be like the high heavens, like the earth that he made to last for a long time.

Psalm 120:1

When I was in trouble, I cried out to Jehovah, and he answered me.

Psalm 121:1

I will lift up my eyes to the mountains from where my help comes.

Psalm 121:3-5

He will not allow your foot to slip. He who keeps you will not slumber.

Psalm 122:1

([Psalm of David]) I was glad when they said to me: Let us go to the house of Jehovah.

Psalm 123:1

To You I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens!

Psalm 124:1

([Psalm of David]) If Jehovah was not on our side, let Israel now say:

Psalm 126:1

When Jehovah brought back the captive ones of Zion, it was like a dream.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift. The battle is not to the strong. Bread does not go to the wise, or riches to men of understanding. Men of skill do not always receive favor, but time and unexpected circumstance happens to them all.

Jeremiah 51:12

Give the signal to attack Babylon's walls. Strengthen the guard! Post the sentries! Place troops in ambush! Jehovah has done what he said he would do to the people of Babylon.

Zechariah 2:4-5

He said to him: Run and speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem will be inhabited as villages without walls, by reason of the multitude of men and cattle there.

1 Corinthians 3:9-15

For we are fellow workers together with God. You are God's field under cultivation. You are God's building.

1 Chronicles 22:10-11

He is the one who will build a house for my name. He will be my son, and I will be his father. I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for a very ong time.'

Psalm 72:1

([Prayers of David]) O God, give the king your justice. Give your righteousness to the royal son.

Psalm 125:1

They who trust in Jehovah are like Mount Zion. It is not shaken, but remains forever.

Song of Songs 3:3

The watchmen who go about the city found me. I said to them: 'Did you see the one I love?'

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 my veil from me.

Isaiah 21:5-12

They set the table, they spread out the cloth, they eat, they drink; Rise up, captains, oil the shields,

Isaiah 27:3

I, Jehovah, watch over it. I water it continually. I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it.

Isaiah 56:10

Israel's watchmen are blind. They all lack knowledge they are all mute dogs. They cannot bark. They just lie around and dream, they love to sleep.

Isaiah 62:6

I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem. They will never be silent day or night. Whoever calls on Jehovah, do not allow yourselves any rest,

Jeremiah 51:31

Runners run to meet runners. Messengers follow messengers. They inform the king of Babylon that his entire city is captured.

Ezekiel 33:2-9

Son of man, speak to your people. Tell them: 'Suppose I bring war on this country and the people of this country choose one of their men and make him their watchman.

1 Corinthians 15:14

And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is worth nothing, and your faith is also without value.

Galatians 4:11

I fear for you, that I have labored for you to no purpose (and failed).

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 is the one who will build a house for my name. He will be my son, and I will be his father. I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for a very ong time.'
1 Chronicles 28:10
So be careful, because Jehovah has chosen you to build the Temple as his holy place. Be strong, and do it.
1 Chronicles 29:19
Give my son Solomon a wholehearted desire to obey everything that you command and to build the Temple for which I have made these preparations.
1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are fellow workers together with God. You are God's field under cultivation. You are God's building.

They labour

1 Corinthians 15:14
And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is worth nothing, and your faith is also without value.
Galatians 4:11
I fear for you, that I have labored for you to no purpose (and failed).

Except

Psalm 121:3
He will not allow your foot to slip. He who keeps you will not slumber.
Isaiah 27:3
I, Jehovah, watch over it. I water it continually. I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it.
Zechariah 2:4
He said to him: Run and speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem will be inhabited as villages without walls, by reason of the multitude of men and cattle there.

The watchman

Song of Songs 3:3
The watchmen who go about the city found me. I said to them: 'Did you see the one I love?'
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 my veil from me.
Isaiah 21:5
They set the table, they spread out the cloth, they eat, they drink; Rise up, captains, oil the shields,
Isaiah 56:10
Israel's watchmen are blind. They all lack knowledge they are all mute dogs. They cannot bark. They just lie around and dream, they love to sleep.
Isaiah 62:6
I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem. They will never be silent day or night. Whoever calls on Jehovah, do not allow yourselves any rest,
Jeremiah 51:12
Give the signal to attack Babylon's walls. Strengthen the guard! Post the sentries! Place troops in ambush! Jehovah has done what he said he would do to the people of Babylon.
Ezekiel 33:2
Son of man, speak to your people. Tell them: 'Suppose I bring war on this country and the people of this country choose one of their men and make him their watchman.

General references

Genesis 1:28
God blessed them and said to them: Be fruitful and increase in number. Fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and dominate the birds of the air. Have dominion over every living creature that moves on the ground.