Psalm 127:2

New International Reader's Version

It’s useless for you to work from early morning until late at night just to get food to eat. God provides for those he loves even while they sleep.

Cross References

Job 11:18

You will be secure, because there is hope. You will look around you and find a safe place to rest.

Psalm 3:5

I lie down and sleep. I wake up again, because the Lord takes care of me.

Psalm 4:8

In peace I will lie down and sleep. Lord, you alone keep me safe.

Psalm 60:5

Save us and help us by your power. Do this so that those you love may be saved.

Proverbs 10:22

The blessing of the Lord brings wealth. And it comes without painful work.

Ecclesiastes 1:14

I’ve seen what is done on this earth. All of it is meaningless. It’s like chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

A man lived all by himself. He didn’t have any sons or brothers. His hard work never ended. But he wasn’t happy with what he had. “Who am I working so hard for?” he asked. “Why don’t I get the things I enjoy?” That doesn’t have any meaning either. In fact, it’s a very bad deal!

Ecclesiastes 5:12

The sleep of a worker is sweet. It doesn’t matter whether they eat a little or a lot. But the wealth of rich people keeps them awake at night.

Ecclesiastes 6:7

People eat up everything they work to get. But they are never satisfied.

Jeremiah 31:26

When I heard this, I woke up and looked around. My sleep had been pleasant to me.

Ezekiel 34:25

“I will make a covenant with them. It promises to give them peace. I will get rid of the wild animals in the land. Then my sheep can live safely in the desert. They can sleep in the forests.