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Psalms 127 (NIRV)

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¹ If the Lord doesn't build a house, the work of its builders is useless. If the Lord doesn't watch over a city, it's useless for those on guard duty to stand watch over it. ² It's useless for you to work from early morning until late at night just to get food to eat. God provides for those he loves even while they sleep. ³ Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from him. ⁴ Children who are born to people when they are young are like arrows in the hands of a soldier. ⁵ Blessed are those who have many children. They won't be put to shame when they go up against their enemies in court.