Parallel Search for 'Psalms 127' - N84 and NIV

N84New International Version (1984)

NIVNew International Version

Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.

Psalms 127:1

Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.

In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat- for he grants sleep to those he loves.

Psalms 127:2

In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.

Sons are a heritage from the LORD , children a reward from him.

Psalms 127:3

Children are a heritage from the Lord , offspring a reward from him.

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.

Psalms 127:4

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth.

Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.

Psalms 127:5

Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.

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