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Old Testament · Book 19 of 66

Psalms 127

5 verses · WEB & KJV side-by-side

Psalms 127 is part of Psalms, hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others (c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)). The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Below you can read all 5 verses of Psalms 127 in both the World English Bible (WEB) and the King James Version (KJV).

Key verses in this chapter: Psalms 127:1 , Psalms 127:3

1

A Song of Ascents. By Solomon. Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.

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2

It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones.

3

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

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4

As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.

5

Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won’t be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.

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