Thematic Bible

Psalm 127:1

A Solomonic song of ascents.Unless the Lord builds a house,
its builders labor over it in vain;
unless the Lord watches over a city,
the watchman stays alert in vain.

Psalm 127:2

In vain you get up early and stay up late,
working hard to have enough food—
yes, He gives sleep to the one He loves.

Psalm 127:3

Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord,
children, a reward.

Psalm 127:4

Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the sons born in one’s youth.

Psalm 127:5

Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them.
Such men will never be put to shame
when they speak with their enemies at the city gate.