[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.

Surely every man walks in a vain show: surely they are in turmoil in vain: he heaps up riches, and knows not who shall gather them.

The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tested in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

[Samek] I hate vain thoughts: but your law do I love.

It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives his beloved sleep.

For they speak against you wickedly, and your enemies take your name in vain.

Why do the nations rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with hypocrites.

I have hated them that regard vain idols: but I trust in the LORD.

A horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.

Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.

Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence.

Remember how short my time is: why have you made all men in vain?

Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.