Psalms 127

¹ [Song of Ascents Of Solomon] If Yahweh does not build a house in vain do its builders toil. If Yahwehdoes not guard a city in vain does its guard keep watch.

² In vain you get up earlier, and put off going to bed, sweating to make a living, since it is he whoprovides for his beloved as they sleep.

³ Sons are a birthright from Yahweh, children are a reward from him.

⁴ Like arrows in a warrior's hand are the sons you father when young.

⁵ How blessed is the man who has fil ed his quiver with them; in dispute with his enemies at the citygate he wil not be worsted.