Verse 1

A Song{H7892} of degrees{H4609} for Solomon{H8010}. Except the LORD{H3068} build{H1129}{(H8799)} the house{H1004}, they labour{H5998}{(H8804)} in vain{H7723} that build{H1129}{(H8802)} it: except the LORD{H3068} keep{H8104}{(H8799)} the city{H5892}, the watchman{H8104}{(H8802)} waketh{H8245}{(H8804)} but in vain{H7723}.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:9 : 9 A man's{H120} heart{H3820} deviseth{H2803}{(H8762)} his way{H1870}: but the LORD{H3068} directeth{H3559}{(H8686)} his steps{H6806}.
  • 1 Cor 3:7 : 7 So{G5620} then neither{G3777} is{G2076}{(G5748)} he that planteth{G5452}{(G5723)} any thing{G5100}, neither{G3777} he that watereth{G4222}{(G5723)}; but{G235} God{G2316} that giveth the increase{G837}{(G5723)}.
  • 1 Cor 3:9-9 : 9 For{G1063} we are{G2070}{(G5748)} labourers together{G4904} with God{G2316}: ye are{G2075}{(G5748)} God's{G2316} husbandry{G1091}, ye are God's{G2316} building{G3619}. 10 According{G2596} to the grace{G5485} of God{G2316} which{G3588} is given{G1325}{(G5685)} unto me{G3427}, as{G5613} a wise{G4680} masterbuilder{G753}, I have laid{G5087}{(G5758)} the foundation{G2310}, and{G1161} another{G243} buildeth{G2026}{(G5719)} thereon. But{G1161} let{G991} every man{G1538} take heed{G991}{(G5720)} how{G4459} he buildeth{G2026}{(G5719)} thereupon. 11 For{G1063} other{G243} foundation{G2310} can{G1410}{(G5736)} no man{G3762} lay{G5087}{(G5629)} than{G3844} that is laid{G2749}{(G5740)}, which{G3739} is{G2076}{(G5748)} Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}. 12 Now{G1161} if any man{G1536} build{G2026}{(G5719)} upon{G1909} this{G5126} foundation{G2310} gold{G5557}, silver{G696}, precious{G5093} stones{G3037}, wood{G3586}, hay{G5528}, stubble{G2562}; 13 Every man's{G1538} work{G2041} shall be made{G1096}{(G5695)} manifest{G5318}: for{G1063} the day{G2250} shall declare{G1213}{(G5692)} it, because{G3754} it shall be revealed{G601}{(G5743)} by{G1722} fire{G4442}; and{G2532} the fire{G4442} shall try{G1381}{(G5692)} every man's{G1538} work{G2041} of what sort{G3697} it is{G2076}{(G5748)}. 14 If any man's{G1536} work{G2041} abide{G3306}{(G5719)} which{G3739} he hath built{G2026}{(G5656)} thereupon, he shall receive{G2983}{(G5695)} a reward{G3408}. 15 If any man's{G1536} work{G2041} shall be burned{G2618}{(G5691)}, he shall suffer loss{G2210}{(G5701)}: but{G1161} he himself{G846} shall be saved{G4982}{(G5701)}; yet{G1161} so{G3779} as{G5613} by{G1223} fire{G4442}.
  • Prov 21:30-31 : 30 There is no wisdom{H2451} nor understanding{H8394} nor counsel{H6098} against the LORD{H3068}. 31 The horse{H5483} is prepared{H3559}{(H8716)} against the day{H3117} of battle{H4421}: but safety{H8668} is of the LORD{H3068}.
  • Ps 33:16-18 : 16 There is no king{H4428} saved{H3467}{(H8737)} by the multitude{H7230} of an host{H2428}: a mighty man{H1368} is not delivered{H5337}{(H8735)} by much{H7230} strength{H3581}. 17 An horse{H5483} is a vain thing{H8267} for safety{H8668}: neither shall he deliver{H4422}{(H8762)} any by his great{H7230} strength{H2428}. 18 Behold, the eye{H5869} of the LORD{H3068} is upon them that fear{H3373} him, upon them that hope{H3176}{(H8764)} in his mercy{H2617};
  • Ps 122:1 : 1 A Song{H7892} of degrees{H4609} of David{H1732}. I was glad{H8055}{(H8804)} when they said{H559}{(H8802)} unto me, Let us go{H3212}{(H8799)} into the house{H1004} of the LORD{H3068}.
  • Zech 2:4-5 : 4 And said{H559}{(H8799)} unto him, Run{H7323}{(H8798)}, speak{H1696}{(H8761)} to this{H1975} young man{H5288}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Jerusalem{H3389} shall be inhabited{H3427}{(H8799)} as towns without walls{H6519} for the multitude{H7230} of men{H120} and cattle{H929} therein{H8432}: 5 For I, saith{H5002}{(H8803)} the LORD{H3068}, will be unto her a wall{H2346} of fire{H784} round about{H5439}, and will be the glory{H3519} in the midst{H8432} of her.
  • Isa 62:6 : 6 I have set{H6485}{(H8689)} watchmen{H8104}{(H8802)} upon thy walls{H2346}, O Jerusalem{H3389}, which shall never{H8548} hold their peace{H2814}{(H8799)} day{H3117} nor night{H3915}: ye that make mention{H2142}{(H8688)} of the LORD{H3068}, keep not silence{H1824},
  • Jer 51:12 : 12 Set up{H5375}{(H8798)} the standard{H5251} upon the walls{H2346} of Babylon{H894}, make the watch{H4929} strong{H2388}{(H8685)}, set up{H6965}{(H8685)} the watchmen{H8104}{(H8802)}, prepare{H3559}{(H8685)} the ambushes{H693}{(H8802)}: for the LORD{H3068} hath both devised{H2161}{(H8804)} and done{H6213}{(H8804)} that which he spake{H1696}{(H8765)} against the inhabitants{H3427}{(H8802)} of Babylon{H894}.
  • Ps 126:1 : 1 A Song{H7892} of degrees{H4609}. When the LORD{H3068} turned again{H7725}{(H8800)} the captivity{H7870} of Zion{H6726}, we were like them that dream{H2492}{(H8802)}.
  • Ps 123:1 : 1 A Song{H7892} of degrees{H4609}. Unto thee lift I up{H5375}{(H8804)} mine eyes{H5869}, O thou that dwellest{H3427}{(H8802)} in the heavens{H8064}.
  • Ps 124:1 : 1 A Song{H7892} of degrees{H4609} of David{H1732}. If{H3884} it had not been the LORD{H3068} who was on our side, now may Israel{H3478} say{H559}{(H8799)};
  • Ps 121:1 : 1 A Song{H7892} of degrees{H4609}. I will lift up{H5375}{(H8799)} mine eyes{H5869} unto the hills{H2022}, from whence{H370} cometh{H935}{(H8799)} my help{H5828}.
  • Ps 121:3-5 : 3 He will not suffer{H5414}{(H8799)} thy foot{H7272} to be moved{H4132}: he that keepeth{H8104}{(H8802)} thee will not slumber{H5123}{(H8799)}. 4 Behold, he that keepeth{H8104}{(H8802)} Israel{H3478} shall neither slumber{H5123}{(H8799)} nor sleep{H3462}{(H8799)}. 5 The LORD{H3068} is thy keeper{H8104}{(H8802)}: the LORD{H3068} is thy shade{H6738} upon thy right{H3225} hand{H3027}.
  • Song 3:3 : 3 The watchmen{H8104}{(H8802)} that go about{H5437}{(H8802)} the city{H5892} found{H4672}{(H8804)} me: to whom I said, Saw{H7200}{(H8804)} ye him whom my soul{H5315} loveth{H157}{(H8804)}?
  • 1 Cor 15:14 : 14 And{G1161} if{G1487} Christ{G5547} be{G1453} not{G3756} risen{G1453}{(G5769)}, then{G686} is our{G2257} preaching{G2782} vain{G2756}, and{G2532} your{G5216} faith{G4102} is{G1161} also{G2532} vain{G2756}.
  • Eccl 9:11 : 11 I returned{H7725}{(H8804)}, and saw{H7200}{(H8800)} under the sun{H8121}, that the race{H4793} is not to the swift{H7031}, nor the battle{H4421} to the strong{H1368}, neither yet bread{H3899} to the wise{H2450}, nor yet riches{H6239} to men of understanding{H995}{(H8737)}, nor yet favour{H2580} to men of skill{H3045}{(H8802)}; but time{H6256} and chance{H6294} happeneth{H7136}{(H8799)} to them all.
  • Ps 78:69 : 69 And he built{H1129}{H8799)} his sanctuary{H4720} like high{H7311}{H8802)} palaces, like the earth{H776} which he hath established{H3245}{H8804)} for ever{H5769}.
  • Ps 120:1 : 1 A Song{H7892} of degrees{H4609}. In my distress{H6869} I cried{H7121}{(H8804)} unto the LORD{H3068}, and he heard{H6030}{(H8799)} me.
  • 1 Chr 22:10-11 : 10 He shall build{H1129}{(H8799)} an house{H1004} for my name{H8034}; and he shall be my son{H1121}, and I will be his father{H1}; and I will establish{H3559}{(H8689)} the throne{H3678} of his kingdom{H4438} over Israel{H3478} for{H5704} ever{H5769}. 11 Now, my son{H1121}, the LORD{H3068} be with thee; and prosper{H6743}{(H8689)} thou, and build{H1129}{(H8804)} the house{H1004} of the LORD{H3068} thy God{H430}, as he hath said{H1696}{(H8765)} of thee.
  • 1 Chr 28:10 : 10 Take heed{H7200}{(H8798)} now; for the LORD{H3068} hath chosen{H977}{(H8804)} thee to build{H1129}{(H8800)} an house{H1004} for the sanctuary{H4720}: be strong{H2388}{(H8798)}, and do{H6213}{(H8798)} it.
  • 1 Chr 28:20 : 20 And David{H1732} said{H559}{(H8799)} to Solomon{H8010} his son{H1121}, Be strong{H2388}{(H8798)} and of good courage{H553}{(H8798)}, and do{H6213}{(H8798)} it: fear{H3372}{(H8799)} not, nor be dismayed{H2865}{(H8735)}: for the LORD{H3068} God{H430}, even my God{H430}, will be with thee; he will not fail{H7503}{(H8686)} thee, nor forsake{H5800}{(H8799)} thee, until thou hast finished{H3615}{(H8800)} all the work{H4399} for the service{H5656} of the house{H1004} of the LORD{H3068}.
  • 1 Chr 29:19 : 19 And give{H5414}{(H8798)} unto Solomon{H8010} my son{H1121} a perfect{H8003} heart{H3824}, to keep{H8104}{(H8800)} thy commandments{H4687}, thy testimonies{H5715}, and thy statutes{H2706}, and to do{H6213}{(H8800)} all these things, and to build{H1129}{(H8800)} the palace{H1002}, for the which I have made provision{H3559}{(H8689)}.
  • Ps 72:1 : 1 A Psalm for Solomon{H8010}. Give{H5414}{H8798)} the king{H4428} thy judgments{H4941}, O God{H430}, and thy righteousness{H6666} unto the king's{H4428} son{H1121}.
  • Ps 125:1 : 1 A Song{H7892} of degrees{H4609}. They that trust{H982}{(H8802)} in the LORD{H3068} shall be as mount{H2022} Zion{H6726}, which cannot be removed{H4131}{(H8735)}, but abideth{H3427}{(H8799)} for ever{H5769}.
  • Gal 4:11 : 11 I am afraid{G5399}{(G5736)} of you{G5209}, lest{G3381}{G4458} I have bestowed{G2872} upon{G1519} you{G5209} labour{G2872}{(G5758)} in vain{G1500}.
  • Song 5:7 : 7 The watchmen{H8104}{(H8802)} that went about{H5437}{(H8802)} the city{H5892} found{H4672}{(H8804)} me, they smote{H5221}{(H8689)} me, they wounded{H6481}{(H8804)} me; the keepers{H8104}{(H8802)} of the walls{H2346} took away{H5375}{(H8804)} my veil{H7289} from me.
  • Isa 21:5-9 : 5 Prepare{H6186}{(H8800)} the table{H7979}, watch{H6822}{(H8800)} in the watchtower{H6844}, eat{H398}{(H8800)}, drink{H8354}{(H8800)}: arise{H6965}{(H8798)}, ye princes{H8269}, and anoint{H4886}{(H8798)} the shield{H4043}. 6 For thus hath the Lord{H136} said{H559}{(H8804)} unto me, Go{H3212}{(H8798)}, set{H5975}{(H8685)} a watchman{H6822}{(H8764)}, let him declare{H5046}{(H8686)} what he seeth{H7200}{(H8799)}. 7 And he saw{H7200}{(H8804)} a chariot{H7393} with a couple{H6776} of horsemen{H6571}, a chariot{H7393} of asses{H2543}, and a chariot{H7393} of camels{H1581}; and he hearkened{H7181}{(H8689)} diligently{H7182} with much{H7227} heed{H7182}: 8 And he cried{H7121}{(H8799)}, A lion{H738}: My lord{H136}, I stand{H5975}{(H8802)} continually{H8548} upon the watchtower{H4707} in the daytime{H3119}, and I am set{H5324}{(H8737)} in my ward{H4931} whole nights{H3915}: 9 And, behold, here cometh{H935}{(H8802)} a chariot{H7393} of men{H376}, with a couple{H6776} of horsemen{H6571}. And he answered{H6030}{(H8799)} and said{H559}{(H8799)}, Babylon{H894} is fallen{H5307}{(H8804)}, is fallen{H5307}{(H8804)}; and all the graven images{H6456} of her gods{H430} he hath broken{H7665}{(H8765)} unto the ground{H776}. 10 O my threshing{H4098}, and the corn{H1121} of my floor{H1637}: that which I have heard{H8085}{(H8804)} of the LORD{H3068} of hosts{H6635}, the God{H430} of Israel{H3478}, have I declared{H5046}{(H8689)} unto you. 11 The burden{H4853} of Dumah{H1746}. He calleth{H7121}{(H8802)} to me out of Seir{H8165}, Watchman{H8104}{(H8802)}, what of the night{H3915}? Watchman{H8104}{(H8802)}, what of the night{H3915}? 12 The watchman{H8104}{(H8802)} said{H559}{(H8804)}, The morning{H1242} cometh{H857}{(H8804)}, and also the night{H3915}: if ye will enquire{H1158}{(H8799)}, enquire{H1158}{(H8798)} ye: return{H7725}{(H8798)}, come{H857}{(H8798)}.
  • Isa 27:3 : 3 I the LORD{H3068} do keep{H5341}{(H8802)} it; I will water{H8248}{(H8686)} it every moment{H7281}: lest any hurt{H6485}{(H8799)} it, I will keep{H5341}{(H8799)} it night{H3915} and day{H3117}.
  • Isa 56:10 : 10 His watchmen{H6822}{(H8802)} are blind{H5787}: they are all ignorant{H3045}{(H8804)}, they are all dumb{H483} dogs{H3611}, they cannot{H3201}{(H8799)} bark{H5024}{(H8800)}; sleeping{H1957}{(H8802)}, lying down{H7901}{(H8802)}, loving{H157}{(H8802)} to slumber{H5123}{(H8800)}.
  • Ezek 33:2-9 : 2 Son{H1121} of man{H120}, speak{H1696}{(H8761)} to the children{H1121} of thy people{H5971}, and say{H559}{(H8804)} unto them, When I bring{H935}{(H8686)} the sword{H2719} upon a land{H776}, if the people{H5971} of the land{H776} take{H3947}{(H8804)} a{H259} man{H376} of their coasts{H7097}, and set{H5414}{(H8804)} him for their watchman{H6822}{(H8802)}: 3 If when he seeth{H7200}{(H8804)} the sword{H2719} come{H935}{(H8802)} upon the land{H776}, he blow{H8628}{(H8804)} the trumpet{H7782}, and warn{H2094}{(H8689)} the people{H5971}; 4 Then whosoever{H8085}{(H8802)} heareth{H8085}{(H8804)} the sound{H6963} of the trumpet{H7782}, and taketh not warning{H2094}{(H8737)}; if the sword{H2719} come{H935}{(H8799)}, and take him away{H3947}{(H8799)}, his blood{H1818} shall be upon his own head{H7218}. 5 He heard{H8085}{(H8804)} the sound{H6963} of the trumpet{H7782}, and took not warning{H2094}{(H8737)}; his blood{H1818} shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning{H2094}{(H8737)} shall deliver{H4422}{(H8765)} his soul{H5315}. 6 But if the watchman{H6822}{(H8802)} see{H7200}{(H8799)} the sword{H2719} come{H935}{(H8802)}, and blow{H8628}{(H8804)} not the trumpet{H7782}, and the people{H5971} be not warned{H2094}{(H8737)}; if the sword{H2719} come{H935}{(H8799)}, and take{H3947}{(H8799)} any person{H5315} from among them, he is taken away{H3947}{(H8738)} in his iniquity{H5771}; but his blood{H1818} will I require{H1875}{(H8799)} at the watchman's{H6822}{(H8802)} hand{H3027}. 7 So thou, O son{H1121} of man{H120}, I have set{H5414}{(H8804)} thee a watchman{H6822}{(H8802)} unto the house{H1004} of Israel{H3478}; therefore thou shalt hear{H8085}{(H8804)} the word{H1697} at my mouth{H6310}, and warn{H2094}{(H8689)} them from me. 8 When I say{H559}{(H8800)} unto the wicked{H7563}, O wicked{H7563} man, thou shalt surely{H4191}{(H8800)} die{H4191}{(H8799)}; if thou dost not speak{H1696}{(H8765)} to warn{H2094}{(H8687)} the wicked{H7563} from his way{H1870}, that wicked{H7563} man shall die{H4191}{(H8799)} in his iniquity{H5771}; but his blood{H1818} will I require{H1245}{(H8762)} at thine hand{H3027}. 9 Nevertheless, if thou warn{H2094}{(H8689)} the wicked{H7563} of his way{H1870} to turn{H7725}{(H8800)} from it; if he do not turn{H7725}{(H8804)} from his way{H1870}, he shall die{H4191}{(H8799)} in his iniquity{H5771}; but thou hast delivered{H5337}{(H8689)} thy soul{H5315}.
  • Jer 51:31 : 31 One post{H7323}{(H8801)} shall run{H7323}{(H8799)} to meet{H7125}{(H8800)} another{H7323}{(H8801)}, and one messenger{H5046}{(H8688)} to meet{H7125}{(H8800)} another{H5046}{(H8688)}, to shew{H5046}{(H8687)} the king{H4428} of Babylon{H894} that his city{H5892} is taken{H3920}{(H8738)} at one end{H7097},