A song of ascents. Of Solomon.
1 Unless the LORD builds the house,
its builders labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the watchmen stand guard in vain.
2 In vain you rise early
and stay up late,
toiling for food to eat—
for he grants sleep to those he loves.
3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD,
children a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are sons born in one’s youth.
5 Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them.
They will not be put to shame
when they contend with their enemies in the gate.
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New International Version 1984 (NIV1984) - Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica
Lord, you build the house of my life, because if I build it, I build in vain. And, Lord, you stand guard over my life for if I do, I do so in vain.
ReplyDeleteMy life is yours. Build it as you will. Add to it what you deem necessary and allow what is not to be taken away.