Psalms 127:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

It is vain for you to rise up early, To take rest late, To eat the bread of toil; [For] so he giveth unto his beloved sleep.

Psalms 127:2 — American Standard Version

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Context — Psalms 127

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

1Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.

2It is vain for you to rise up early, To take rest late, To eat the bread of toil; [For] so he giveth unto his beloved sleep.

3Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; [And] the fruit of the womb is [his] reward.

4As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.

5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with their enemies in the gate. Psalm 128 A Song of Ascents.

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