1   Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain. 2   It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones. 3   Look, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is a reward. 4   As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth. 5   Blessed is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won't be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.


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