| Berean Study Bible | New International Version |
| 1A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain. | 1A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. |
| 2In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved. | 2In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat-- for he grants sleep to those he loves. |
| 3Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. | 3Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. |
| 4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. | 4Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. |
| 5Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate. | 5Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. |
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