A Song of Ascents
Unless the Lord builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city,
the watchmen stays awake in vain.
It is in vain that you rise early
and go late to rest,
eating the bread of anxious toil;
for he gives his beloved sleep.
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
the fruit of the womb a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the children of one’s youth.
Blessed in the man
who fills his quiver with them!
He shall not be put to shame
when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
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