Psalm 127 - Revised Standard Version Revised Standard Version
Psalm 127

¹ 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.

² It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.

³ Lo, sons are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.

⁴ Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons of one's youth.

⁵ Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.