Psalm 127
Nisi Dominus
1
Except the Lord build the house *
their labour is but lost that build it.
2
Except the Lord keep the city *
the watchman waketh but in vain.
3
It is but lost labour that ye haste to rise up early, and so late take rest, and eat the bread of carefulness *
for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
4
Lo, children and the fruit of the womb *
are an heritage and gift that cometh of the Lord.
5
Like as the arrows in the hand of the giant *
even so are the young children.
6
Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them *
they shall not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.