Psalms 126
1 A Song of Degrees.
Except the Lord build the house, they that build labour in vain: except the
Lord keep the city, the watchman watches in vain.
2 It is vain for you to rise early: ye
rise up after resting, ye that eat the bread of grief; while he gives sleep to
his beloved.
3 Behold, the inheritance of the Lord,
children, the reward of the fruit of the womb.
4 As arrows in the hand of a mighty
man; so are the children of those who were outcasts.
5 Blessed is the man who shall satisfy
his desire with them: they shall not be ashamed when they shall speak to their
enemies in the gates.