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.
and stay up late,
toiling for food to eat—
for he grants sleep toa 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.
whose quiver is full of them.
They will not be put to shame
when they contend with their enemies in the gate.