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Psalms

A collection of songs and prayers expressing a wide range of emotions and thoughts on faith.

Chapter 127

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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.

*Unless the Lord constructs the home, those who build it work for nothing; and if the Lord doesn't protect the city, the guard's efforts are also futile.

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.

*There's no benefit in waking up early, staying up late, and eating food that makes you sad. Instead, your loved one will be given peaceful sleep.

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

*Look, children are a gift from the Lord: and having kids is His reward.

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

*Like how arrows are held by a strong person; that's how kids are to young people.

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.

*Blessed is the person with many arrows in their quiver; they won't be embarrassed, but will confidently talk to their enemies at the city entrance.

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