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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Unless the LORD builds a house, its builders labor over it in vain; unless the LORD watches over a city, the watchman stays alert in vain. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2In vain you get up early and stay up late, working hard to have enough food-- yes, he gives sleep to the one he loves. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Sons are indeed a heritage from the LORD, offspring, a reward. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons born in one's youth. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them. They will never be put to shame when they speak with their enemies at the city gate. |
| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. |
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