Psalm 127:1

God's Word

If the Lord does not build the house, it is useless for the builders to work on it. If the Lord does not protect a city, it is useless for the guard to stay alert.

Cross References

1 Kings 5:12

The Lord gave Solomon wisdom as he had promised. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they made a treaty with one another.

1 Chronicles 28:10

So be careful, because the Lord has chosen you to build the temple as his holy place. Be strong, and do it.”

1 Chronicles 28:20

David also told his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or terrified. The Lord God, my God, will be with you. He will not abandon you before all the work on the Lord’s temple is finished.

1 Chronicles 29:19

Make my son Solomon completely committed ⌞to you⌟ so that he will obey your commands, requests, and laws and do everything to build the palace I have planned.”

Psalm 120:1

When I was in trouble, I cried out to the Lord, and he answered me.

Psalm 121:1

I look up toward the mountains. Where can I find help?

Psalm 122:1

I was glad when they said to me, “Let’s go to the house of the Lord.”

Psalm 123:1

I look up to you, to the one who sits enthroned in heaven.

Psalm 124:1

“If the Lord had not been on our side …” (Israel should repeat this.)

Psalm 125:1

Those who trust the Lord are like Mount Zion, which can never be shaken. It remains firm forever.

Psalm 126:1

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, it was as if we were dreaming.

Psalm 72:1

O God, give the king your justice and the king’s son  your righteousness

Psalm 78:69

He built his holy place to be like the high heavens, like the earth which he made to last for a long time.

Proverbs 16:9

A person may plan his own journey, but the Lord directs his steps.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I saw something else under the sun. The race isn’t ⌞won⌟ by fast runners, or the battle by heroes. Wise people don’t necessarily have food. Intelligent people don’t necessarily have riches, and skilled people don’t necessarily receive special treatment. But time and unpredictable events overtake all of them.

Song of Solomon 3:3

The watchmen making their rounds in the city found me. ⌞I asked,⌟ “Have you seen the one I love?”

Song of Solomon 5:7

The watchmen making their rounds in the city found me. They struck me! They wounded me! Those watchmen on the walls took my robe from me!

Isaiah 27:3

I, the Lord, watch over it. I water it continually. I watch over it day and night so that no one will harm it.

Isaiah 56:10

⌞Israel’s⌟ watchmen are blind. None of them know anything. All of them are like dogs that are unable to bark. They lie around dreaming; they love to sleep.

Isaiah 62:6

I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem. They will never be silent day or night. Whoever calls on the Lord, do not give yourselves any rest,

Jeremiah 51:12

Raise your battle flag in front of the walls of Babylon. Strengthen the guards. Station watchmen. Prepare ambushes. The Lord will carry out his plans against the people who live in Babylon.

Jeremiah 51:31

Runners run to meet runners. Messengers follow messengers. They inform the king of Babylon that his entire city is captured.

1 Corinthians 15:14

If Christ hasn’t come back to life, our message has no meaning and your faith also has no meaning.

1 Corinthians 3:7

So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is important because ⌞only⌟ God makes it grow.

Galatians 4:11

I’m afraid for you. Maybe the hard work I spent on you has been wasted.

Deuteronomy 8:18

But remember the Lord your God is the one who makes you wealthy. He’s confirming the promise  which he swore to your ancestors. It’s still in effect today.

Joshua 2:2

The king of Jericho was told, “Some Israelites have entered the city tonight. They came to gather information about our land.”