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Psalm 127
1599 Geneva Bible

127 1 He showeth that the whole estate of the world, both domestical and political, standeth by God’s mere providence and blessing, 3 And that to have children well nurtured, is an especial grace and gift of God.

A song of degrees, or Psalm of Solomon.

1 Except the Lord [a]build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the [b]city, the keeper watcheth in vain.

2 It is in vain for [c]you to rise early, and to lie down late, and eat the bread [d]of sorrow: but he will surely give [e]rest to his beloved.

3 Behold, children are the inheritance of the Lord, and the fruit of the womb his reward.

4 As are the arrows in the hand of the strong man; so are the [f]children of youth.

5 Blessed is the man that hath his quiver full of them: for they [g]shall not be ashamed, when they speak with their enemies in the gate.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 127:1 That is, govern and dispose all things pertaining to the family.
  2. Psalm 127:1 The public estate of the commonwealth.
  3. Psalm 127:2 Which watch and ward, and are also magistrates, and rulers of the city.
  4. Psalm 127:2 Either that which is gotten by hard labor, or eaten with grief of mind.
  5. Psalm 127:2 Not exempting them from labor, but making their labors comfortable, and as it were a rest.
  6. Psalm 127:4 That is, endued with strength and virtues from God: for these are signs of God’s blessings, and not the number.
  7. Psalm 127:5 Such children shall be able to stop their adversaries’ mouths, when their godly life is maliciously accused before Judges.
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Psalm 127

A song of ascents. Of Solomon.

1 Unless the Lord builds(A) the house,
    the builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches(B) over the city,
    the guards stand watch in vain.
2 In vain you rise early
    and stay up late,
toiling for food(C) to eat—
    for he grants sleep(D) to[a] those he loves.(E)

3 Children are a heritage from the Lord,
    offspring a reward(F) from him.
4 Like arrows(G) in the hands of a warrior
    are children born in one’s youth.
5 Blessed is the man
    whose quiver is full of them.(H)
They will not be put to shame
    when they contend with their opponents(I) in court.(J)

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 127:2 Or eat— / for while they sleep he provides for
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