The Bible

Psalms 127

Children are a heritage from the Lord.

1Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

According to the psalm, when do builders labor in vain?
Psalm 127:1 According to the psalm, when do builders labor in vain?

2It 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.

True or false: Is exhaustion the only path to blessing?
Psalm 127:2 True or false: Is exhaustion the only path to blessing?

3Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

5Happy 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.