Psalm 127:2

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

It is useless to get up early and stay up late in order to earn a living. God takes care of his own, even while they sleep.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:12

If you have to work hard for a living, you can rest well at night, even if you don't have much to eat. But if you are rich, you can't even sleep.

Psalm 4:8

I can lie down and sleep soundly because you, Lord, will keep me safe.

Job 11:18

You will rest safe and secure, filled with hope and emptied of worry.

Psalm 3:5

I sleep and wake up refreshed because you, Lord, protect me.

Jeremiah 31:26

and when they sleep, they will wake up refreshed.

Ezekiel 34:25

The people of Israel are my sheep, and I solemnly promise that they will live in peace. I will chase away every wild animal from the desert and the forest, so my sheep will not be afraid.

Ecclesiastes 1:14

I have seen it all, and everything is just as senseless as chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 6:7

We struggle just to have enough to eat, but we are never satisfied.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

For example, some people don't have friends or family. But they are never satisfied with what they own, and they never stop working to get more. They should ask themselves, “Why am I always working to have more? Who will get what I leave behind?” What a senseless and miserable life!

Psalm 60:5

Answer our prayers, God! Use your powerful arm and give us victory. Then the people you love will be safe.

Proverbs 10:22

When the Lord blesses you with riches, you have nothing to regret.