Psalm 127 127 Psalms Book 5 Brenton Septuagint Children Are a Heritage from the LORD 1 Brenton A Song of Degrees. Except the Lord build the house, they that build labour in vain: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman watches in vain. BSB BSB: A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.
2 Brenton It is vain for you to rise early: ye rise up after resting, ye that eat the bread of grief; while he gives sleep to his beloved. BSB BSB: In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved.
3 Brenton Behold, the inheritance of the Lord, children, the reward of the fruit of the womb. BSB BSB: Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
4 Brenton As arrows in the hand of a mighty man; so are the children of those who were outcasts. BSB BSB: Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth.
5 Brenton Blessed is the man who shall satisfy his desire with them: they shall not be ashamed when they shall speak to their enemies in the gates. BSB BSB: Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.
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