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Psalms 127 King James (Authorized) Version

Psalms 127

King James (Authorized) Version · 5 verses

  1. 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
  2. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
  3. 3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
  4. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
  5. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

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