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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 127, Verse 1

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He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].
King James Version
A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain.
American Standard Version
[A Song of Ascents; of Solomon]. Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.
New English Translation
A song of ascents, by Solomon. If the LORD does not build a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the LORD does not guard a city, then the watchman stands guard in vain.
World English Bible
Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.
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[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.
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Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] 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, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
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A Song of degrees. Blessed [is] every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
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For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy [shalt] thou [be], and [it shall be] well with thee.
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Thy wife [shall be] as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
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Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.
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The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
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Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, [and] peace upon Israel.