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Psalm 127

 1 Unless the LORD builds the house, 

       its builders labor in vain. 

       Unless the LORD watches over the city, 

       the watchmen stand guard 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 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, 

       children a reward from him.

 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior 

  are sons 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 enemies in the gate.