Unless the Lord builds the house, their labor is in vain who build it.
2. Unless the Lord watches over the city, in vain the watchman keeps his vigil.
3. It is in vain that you rise so early and go to bed so late; vain, too to eat the bread of toil, for he gives to his beloved sleep.
Unless the Lord builds the house, their labor is in vain who build it.
4. Children are a heritage from the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is a gift.
5. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth.
6. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them! he shall not be put to shame when he contends with his enemies in the gate.
Unless the Lord builds the house, their labor is in vain who build it.