Psalms 127:1 · KJV
“[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. {for...: or, of Solomon} {that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it}”
— Psalms 127:1
Psalms 127 — Context
[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. {for...: or, of Solomon} {that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it}
2{It 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.
3Lo, children {are} an heritage of the LORD: {and} the fruit of the womb {is his} reward.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
1 Corinthians 3:7
So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
Proverbs 21:30-31
{There is} no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
1 Corinthians 3:9-15
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, {ye are} God's building. {husbandry: or, tillage}
Psalms 33:16-18
There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Psalms 121:3-5
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Psalms 124:1
[A Song of degrees of David.] If {it had not been} the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;
1 Chronicles 28:10
Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do {it}.