| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | Berean Standard Bible |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 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. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 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. |
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