Psalm 127:1

English Standard Version 2016

Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:9

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.

1 Corinthians 3:7

So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.

Psalm 124:1

If it had not been the Lord who was on our side— let Israel now say—

Isaiah 62:6

On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have set watchmen; all the day and all the night they shall never be silent. You who put the Lord in remembrance, take no rest,

1 Chronicles 28:10

Be careful now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong and do it.”

Jeremiah 51:12

“Set up a standard against the walls of Babylon; make the watch strong; set up watchmen; prepare the ambushes; for the Lord has both planned and done what he spoke concerning the inhabitants of Babylon.

1 Chronicles 28:20

Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.

1 Corinthians 15:14

And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.

Psalm 121:1

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?

Psalm 123:1

To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens!

Psalm 120:1

In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me.

Psalm 125:1

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.

Psalm 78:69

He built his sanctuary like the high heavens, like the earth, which he has founded forever.

Isaiah 56:10

His watchmen are blind; they are all without knowledge; they are all silent dogs; they cannot bark, dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Again I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all.

Psalm 126:1

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.

Psalm 122:1

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”

Isaiah 27:3

I, the Lord, am its keeper; every moment I water it. Lest anyone punish it, I keep it night and day;

1 Chronicles 29:19

Grant to Solomon my son a whole heart that he may keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, performing all, and that he may build the palace for which I have made provision.”

Galatians 4:11

I am afraid I may have labored over you in vain.

Song of Solomon 5:7

The watchmen found me as they went about in the city; they beat me, they bruised me, they took away my veil, those watchmen of the walls.

Song of Solomon 3:3

The watchmen found me as they went about in the city. “Have you seen him whom my soul loves?”

Jeremiah 51:31

One runner runs to meet another, and one messenger to meet another, to tell the king of Babylon that his city is taken on every side;

Psalm 72:1

Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son!

Deuteronomy 8:18

You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day.

Joshua 2:2

And it was told to the king of Jericho, “Behold, men of Israel have come here tonight to search out the land.”

1 Kings 5:12

And the Lord gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him. And there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.