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Psalms 127

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 127 of 150

1 A Song of Ascents, for Solomon. If Jehovah does not build the house, they labor in vain that build it; if Jehovah does not keep the city, the one keeping it stays awake in vain.

2 Being early to rise is in vain for you, being late to sit up to eat the bread of toils is vain; for so He gives His beloved sleep.

3 Behold! Sons are an inheritance of Jehovah; the fruit of the womb is its reward.

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Chapter Summary

The good blessing of Jehovah is to be looked for in all our efforts. Good children are His gift.

Key Hebrew Words

שָׁוְא in vain, emptiness H7723 · TWOT 2338a
בָּנָה build H1129 · TWOT 255
שָׁמַר keep, guard H8104 · TWOT 2414
נַחֲלָה inheritance H5159 · TWOT 1342a
בֵּן sons H1121 · TWOT 254
אַשְׁפָּה quiver H827 · TWOT 182a

People & Context

Solomon

Son of David and king of Israel; this Song of Ascents is ascribed to him in the heading.

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