Psalm 127:1 - Easy To Read Version1 If it is not the Lord that builds a house,\par the builder is wasting his time.\par If it is not the Lord that watches over a city,\par the guards are wasting their time.\par Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17691 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. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition1 EXCEPT THE Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; except the Lord keeps the city, the watchman wakes but in vain. [Ps. 121:1, 3, 5.] Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)1 Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible1 Unless it is the LORD who builds the house, the builders’ work is pointless. Unless it is the LORD who protects the city, the guard on duty is pointless. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version1 A Canticle in steps. Blessed are all those who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways. Ver Capítulo |
I also saw other things in this life {\cf2\super [36]} that were not fair: The fastest runner does not always win the race; the strongest army does not always win the battle; the wisest man does not always get the food he earns; the smartest man does not always get the wealth; and an educated person does not always get the praise he deserves. When the time comes, bad things happen to everyone!