1 Unless the Lord builds(A) the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches(B) over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food(C) to eat— for he grants sleep(D) to[a] those he loves.(E)
3 Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward(F) from him. 4 Like arrows(G) in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. 5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.(H) They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents(I) in court.(J)
