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Psalm 127:1-2
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Psalm 127

A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon.

1 Except the Lord build the house,
    those who build labor in vain;
except the Lord guards the city,
    the watchman stays awake in vain.
2 It is in vain for you to rise up early,
    to stay up late,
and to eat the bread of hard toil,
    for He gives sleep to His beloved.

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Psalm 127:1-2
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Psalm 127

A song of ascents. Of Solomon.

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)

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  1. Psalm 127:2 Or eat— / for while they sleep he provides for
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