1
Except the \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w** build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w** keep the city, the watchman waketh but* in vain.
2
It is* vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for* so he giveth his beloved sleep.
3
Lo, children are* an heritage of the \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w**: and* the fruit of the womb is his* reward.
4
As arrows are* in the hand of a mighty man; so are* children of the youth.
5
Happy is* the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.