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| 1. A song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. | |
| 2. It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep. | |
| 3. Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. | |
| 4. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. | |
| 5. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate. |
| Verse | |
| 1. A song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. | |
| 2. It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep. | |
| 3. Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. | |
| 4. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. | |
| 5. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate. |