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Psalm 127:1-2 KJV
Psalms · chapter 127 · verses 1–2 · King James Version
A Song of degrees for Solomon.1Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 2It 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.Psalm 127:1-2 · King James Version
Psalm 127:1-2 in context
1Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
2It 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.
3Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Cross references
- Proverbs 16:9
- 1 Corinthians 3:7
- Proverbs 21:30-31
- 1 Corinthians 3:9-15
- Psalms 33:16-18
- Psalms 121:3-5
- Psalms 124:1
- 1 Chronicles 28:10
- Ecclesiastes 5:12
- Psalms 4:8
- Job 11:18
- Psalms 3:5
Key words (Strong's)
- sorrowsʻetseban earthen vesselH6089 →
- belovedyᵉdîydlovedH3039 →
- labourʻâmalto toilH5998 →
- wakethshâqadto be alertH8245 →
- givethnâthanto give, used with greatest latitude of applicationH5414 →
- buildbânâhto buildH1129 →
- housebayitha houseH1004 →
- earlyshâkamliterally, to load upH7925 →
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