Psalm 127

Psalm 127 ¹ A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to worship the LORD . A psalm of Solomon. If the LORD doesn’t build a house, the work of the builders is useless. If the LORD doesn’t watch over a city, it’s useless for those on guard duty to stand watch over it.

² It’s useless for you to work from early morning until late at night just to get food to eat. God provides for those he loves even while they sleep.

³ Children are a gift from the LORD . They are a reward from him.

⁴ Children who are born to people when they are young are like arrows in the hands of a soldier. ⁵ Blessed are those who have many children. They won’t be put to shame when they go up against their enemies in court.