Foundations Psalter ‎#127

127. Psalm 127

1 Except the Lord do build the house,
the builders lose their pain:
Except the Lord the city keep,
the watchmen watch in vain.
2 'Tis vain for you to rise betimes,
or late from rest to keep,
To feed on sorrows' bread; so gives
he his belovèd sleep.

3 Lo, children are God's heritage,
the womb's fruit his reward.
4 The sons of youth as arrows are,
for strong men's hands prepared.
5 O happy is the man that hath
his quiver filled with those;
They unashamèd in the gate
shall speak unto their foes.

Text Information

• First Line: Except the Lord do build the house
• Title: Psalm 127
• Meter: COMMON METER (8.6.8.6)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Scripture:
  Psalm 127

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