1 {A Song of degrees. Of Solomon.} Unless Jehovah build the house, in vain do its builders labour in it; unless Jehovah keep the city, the keeper watcheth in vain: DBY — Psalm 127:1
2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to lie down late, to eat the bread of sorrows: so to his beloved one he giveth sleep. DBY — Psalm 127:2
3 Lo, children are an inheritance from Jehovah, [and] the fruit of the womb a reward. DBY — Psalm 127:3
4 As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth. DBY — Psalm 127:4
5 Happy is the man that hath filled his quiver with them. They shall not be ashamed when they speak with enemies in the gate. DBY — Psalm 127:5