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Psalms 127 (MSG)

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¹ A pilgrim song of Solomon. If GOD doesn't build the house, the builders only build shacks. If GOD doesn't guard the city, the night watchman might as well nap. ² It's useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone. Don't you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves? ³ Don't you see that children are GOD's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy? ⁴ Like a warrior's fistful of arrows are the children of a vigorous youth. ⁵ Oh, how blessed are you parents, with your quivers full of children! Your enemies don't stand a chance against you; you'll sweep them right off your doorstep.