Psalm 127
A Song of Ascents; of Solomon.
Psalms, trans. American Standard Version (American Revision Committee)
1Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.
2It is vain for you to rise up early, To take rest late, To eat the bread of toil; Forso he giveth unto his beloved sleep.
3Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb is hisreward.
4As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.
5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with their enemies in the gate.
Various (traditionally David and others), Psalms, trans. American Standard Version (American Revision Committee) (1901). Public domain.