Psalm 127 - New International Version (Anglicised) New International Version (Anglicised)
Psalm 127

¹ Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.

² In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat – for he grants sleep to those he loves.

³ Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.

⁴ Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.

⁵ Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.