Psalm 127:1-128:6

Psalm 127 1A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.

2In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to Or eat— / for while they sleep he provides for those he loves.

3Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.

4Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. 5Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.

Psalm 128 1A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.

2You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.

3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.

4Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the LORD .

5May the LORD bless you from Zion; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. 6May you live to see your children’s children— peace be on Israel.