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The Blessing of the Lord

A song of ascents. Of Solomon.

127 Unless the Lord builds a house,
its builders labour over it in vain;(A)
unless the Lord watches over a city,
the watchman stays alert in vain.(B)
In vain you get up early and stay up late,
working hard to have enough food – 
yes, he gives sleep to the one he loves.[a](C)

Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord,
offspring, a reward.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 127:2 Or yes, he gives such things to his loved ones while they sleep