Psalms 127 - Meaning & Verses

5 verses

Verses

Psalms 127:1

KJV

"[A Song of degrees for Solomon.] 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. {for...: or, of Solomon} {that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it}"

Psalms 127:2

KJV

"{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."

Psalms 127:3

KJV

"Lo, children {are} an heritage of the LORD: {and} the fruit of the womb {is his} reward."

Psalms 127:4

KJV

"As arrows {are} in the hand of a mighty man; so {are} children of the youth."

Psalms 127:5

KJV

"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. {his...: Heb. filled his quiver with them} {speak...: or, subdue, or, destroy}"