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A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon.
Unless the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it; unless the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
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It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of toil; for so he giveth to his beloved in sleep.
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Lo, children are a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is a reward.
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As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man, so are children of the youth.
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Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed, when they speak with the enemies in the gate.
🕊️🙏📖 Summary of Psalm 127 – “The Lord Gives Increase and Blessing”
Psalm 127 is the eighth Song of Ascents, and the only one that names Solomon as its author.
This psalm focuses on the futility of human effort without God’s presence, and also emphasizes that children are an inheritance and blessing from God.
📌 1. All Labor Without God Is in Vain (verses 1–2)
➡️ “Unless the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it.”
➡️ “Unless the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”
➡️ “It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, and to eat the bread of toil — for so he giveth to his beloved in sleep.”
🎯 Dependence on the Lord is the key to true success.
Hard work without God = vanity.
📌 2. Children Are an Inheritance from the Lord (verses 3–5)
➡️ “Lo, children are a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is a reward.”
➡️ “As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man, so are children of the youth.”
➡️ “Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them…”
🎯 Family is a blessing from God, not merely the result of human effort.
📖 Main Teaching
- Everything succeeds only when God is involved in it
- True success does not come from hard work alone, but from God’s favor
- Rest, calmness, and trust in God are more valuable than weary labor without faith
- Children are God’s inheritance, not a burden
- A family built in the Lord is strength and protection
✨ Spiritual Meaning (New Testament)
📖 John 15:5
“Apart from Me ye can do nothing.”
➡️ In harmony with Psalm 127:1 — effort without God = vain.
📖 Matthew 6:33
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God… and all these things shall be added unto you.”
➡️ Set your life’s focus on the Lord, and He will provide.
📖 Philippians 4:6–7
“Be anxious for nothing… and the peace of God shall keep your hearts.”
➡️ Rest in the Lord — even while we “sleep,” God is at work.
📖 Ephesians 6:4
“Bring up your children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
➡️ Children are a spiritual responsibility, not merely a social one.
🕊️ “Unless the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it.” – Psalm 127:1
🕊️ “He giveth to his beloved in sleep.” – Psalm 127:2
🕊️ “Children are a heritage from the LORD.” – Psalm 127:3
