Psalms 127

^{Verse 1}Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain. ^{Verse 2}In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat — for He gives sleep to His beloved. ^{Verse 3}Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. ^{Verse 4}Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. ^{Verse 5}Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.