Psalm 127:2

New Living Translation

It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.

Cross References

Job 11:18

Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety.

Psalm 3:5

I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the Lord was watching over me.

Psalm 4:8

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

Psalm 60:5

Now rescue your beloved people. Answer and save us by your power.

Proverbs 10:22

The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.

Ecclesiastes 1:14

I observed everything going on under the sun, and really, it is all meaningless—like chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

This is the case of a man who is all alone, without a child or a brother, yet who works hard to gain as much wealth as he can. But then he asks himself, “Who am I working for? Why am I giving up so much pleasure now?” It is all so meaningless and depressing.

Ecclesiastes 5:12

People who work hard sleep well, whether they eat little or much. But the rich seldom get a good night’s sleep.

Ecclesiastes 6:7

All people spend their lives scratching for food, but they never seem to have enough.

Jeremiah 31:26

At this, I woke up and looked around. My sleep had been very sweet.

Ezekiel 34:25

“I will make a covenant of peace with my people and drive away the dangerous animals from the land. Then they will be able to camp safely in the wildest places and sleep in the woods without fear.