Psalm 127:1

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.

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KJV

King James Version

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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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

A Song of Ascents; of Solomon. Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Psalm 127

¹ A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.

² In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved.

³ Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

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