Psalms 127:1

Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

King James Version

World English Bible (WEB)

Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.

What this verse means

Build and guard all you want — without the Lord, the labor and the worry are both empty.

Lord, unless You build today, I build in vain. Take charge of my work and my worry.

1Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

2It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

3Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”

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