[[Psalm 126|<< Psalm 126]] | [[Psalms|Psalms]] | [[Psalm 128|Psalm 128 >>]] ### Psalm 127 > A Song of degrees for Solomon. 1 EXCEPT the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman wakes _but_ in vain. ^1 2 _It_ _is_ vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: _for_ so he gives his beloved sleep. ^2 3 Lo, children _are_ an heritage of the LORD: _and_ the fruit of the womb _is_ _his_ reward. ^3 4 As arrows _are_ in the hand of a mighty man; so _are_ children of the youth. ^4 5 Happy _is_ the man that has his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. ^5