Psalms 127:1

¶ A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain.

A Song {H7892} of degrees {H4609} for Solomon {H8010}. Except the LORD {H3068} build {H1129} the house {H1004}, they labour {H5998} in vain {H7723} that build {H1129} it: except the LORD {H3068} keep {H8104} the city {H5892}, the watchman {H8104} waketh {H8245} but in vain {H7723}.

A song of ascents. By Shlomo: Unless ADONAI builds the house, its builders work in vain. Unless ADONAI guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.

Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.

Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.

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Cross-References

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  • Psalms 33:16 (57 votes)

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