Psalms 127 Poetry · Chapter 127 of 150 · Book Five
Old Testament

Psalms

The prayer book of Scripture gives voice to lament, praise, kingship, wisdom, and hope.

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Book Five

Psalms 127 (KJV)

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Poetry

Pilgrimage, thanksgiving, Torah delight, and climactic praise close the Psalter.

1 A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] 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 giveth his beloved sleep.
3 Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward.
4 As arrows [are] in the hand of a mighty man; so [are] children of the youth.
5 Happy [is] the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
Common short forms work: “Ps 23”, “Ro 8:28”.
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