A Song of Ascents; of Solomon. Except Jehovah{H3068} build{H1129} the house,{H1004} They labor{H5998} in vain{H7723} that build{H1129} it: Except Jehovah{H3068} keep{H8104} the city,{H5892} The watchman{H8104} waketh{H8245} but in vain.{H7723}

It is vain{H7723} for you to rise up{H6965} early,{H7925} To take rest{H3427} late,{H309} To eat{H398} the bread{H3899} of toil;{H6089} [For] so he giveth{H5414} unto his beloved{H3039} sleep.{H8142}

Lo, children{H1121} are a heritage{H5159} of Jehovah;{H3068} [And] the fruit{H6529} of the womb{H990} is [his] reward.{H7939}

As arrows{H2671} in the hand{H3027} of a mighty man,{H1368} So are the children{H1121} of youth.{H5271}

Happy{H835} is the man{H1397} that hath his quiver{H827} full{H4390} of them: They shall not be put to shame,{H954} When they speak{H1696} with their enemies{H341} in the gate.{H8179}