1902 Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR)

Psalms 127

1 The virtue of God's blessing. 3 Good children are his gift.

 127:1 ¶ [[A Song of Ascents. Solomon's.]] If, Yahweh, build not the house, in vain, have the builders of it toiled thereon, If, Yahweh, watch not the city, in vain, hath the watchman kept awake:

 127:2 Vain for you,—to be early in rising, to be late in lying down, to be eating the bread of wearisome toil, So, would he give his beloved one sleep.

 127:3 Lo! an inheritance from Yahweh, are children, A reward, the fruit of the womb:

 127:4 As arrows in the hand of a warrior, so, are the children of young men.

 127:5 How happy the man who hath filled his quiver with them! They will not be ashamed, but will speak with enemies in the gate.