King James Version
Psalm 127
Solomon is linked to this peaceful reflection on human effort and divine partnership. The song explains that anxious overwork and late nights are fruitless without spiritual grounding and shared purpose, while framing children as a supportive heritage. Resting as the eighth Song of Ascents (Psalms 120 to 134), this pilgrim poem guided families heading to Jerusalem to recognize that daily protection and household growth depend on guidance beyond human striving. A timeless key verse captures this wisdom: "Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it" (Psalm 127:1). The text encourages balanced living and gratitude for family strength.
1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
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