Psalms Chapter 127

Psalms

Psalms

127
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The psalm celebrates God’s protection and provision for the righteous, reminding readers that true strength comes from Him. It contrasts the futility of human effort with the reliable help of the Lord in building, in war, and in daily life. The message encourages reliance on divine aid rather than personal strength.

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(1) A Song of degrees for Solomon. 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.
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(2) It 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.
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(3) Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
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(4) As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Jeremiah 50:9Proverbs 17:6Proverbs 31:28

(5) Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
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