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Psalms 127

King James Version (KJV) - 1769

5 verses - Formal equivalence - Public Domain

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Psalms 127:1

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.

Psalms 127:2

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.

Psalms 127:3

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Psalms 127:4

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

Psalms 127:5

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.

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