Psalm 127
A wisdom psalm of Solomon declaring that unless the Lord builds the house and guards the city, human effort is vain. Rising early and staying up late is useless without God. Children are a heritage and gift from the Lord.
PsalmsPsalm 127 of 1505 versesBerean Standard Bible
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A song of ascents. Of Solomon.
Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.
Quoted in the Deeper Dive, day 27: What did Sarai mean by "build a family"?
In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved.
Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
Quoted in the Deeper Dive, day 27: What did Sarai mean by "build a family"?
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth.
Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.
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How to Hear God’s Voice: A Practical Guide for BelieversScripture is the record of a God who speaks. This guide covers how to hear Him today and keep what He says.Cross-references for Psalm 127
“A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.”
“So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.”
“The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich man permits him no sleep.”
“Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table.”
“The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.”
Cross-references from OpenBible.info, licensed CC BY.
Psalm 127 on Doxa
- Sarai's Shortcut to a Son: The House Only God Builds (Genesis 16) · Quoted in the Deeper Dive, day 27
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