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Passage Lookup: Psalms 127

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Psalms 127:1
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A song of ascents. Of Solomon.

Unless the Lord builds(a) the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches(b) over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.
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Psalms 127:2
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In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food(c) to eat— for he grants sleep(d) to[a] those he loves.(e)
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Psalms 127:3
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Children are a heritage from the Lord , offspring a reward(f) from him.
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Psalms 127:4
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Like arrows(g) in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth.
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Psalms 127:5
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Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.(h) They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents(i) in court.(j)
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