Psalm 127
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Chapter overview
Psalm 127 challenges anxious self-reliance in building, guarding, working, and raising a family. Human effort matters, yet lasting security and legacy are received gifts rather than achievements produced through restless striving alone.
HouseholdWorkChildrenTrust
1If the Lord doesn't build the house, the work of the builders is futile. If the Lord doesn't guard the city, the work of the guards is pointless.
2It's useless to get up early in the morning and go to work, and stay late into the evening, worrying about earning enough to eat, when the Lord gives rest to those he loves.
3Children certainly are a gift from the Lord, for a family is a blessing.
4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of a young man.
5Happy is the father who fills his quiver with them! Such fathers will not be embarrassed when they confront their enemies at the city gate.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 127
- Psalm 127:2It's useless to get up early in the morning and go to work, and stay…
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