Psalms 127

DOUAI-RHEIMS	KING JAMES BIBLE
1 When the lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.	1 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.
2 Then was our mouth filled with gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.	2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
3 The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.	3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4 Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.	4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.	5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
6 Going they went and wept, casting their seeds.
7 But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.