Psalms 127

1 A 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.

1 若不是耶和华建造房屋， 建造的人就枉然劳力； 若不是耶和华看守城池， 看守的人就枉然警醒。

2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved.

2 你们清晨早起，夜晚安歇， 吃劳碌得来的饭，本是枉然； 惟有耶和华所亲爱的，必叫他安然睡觉。

3 Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

3 儿女是耶和华所赐的产业； 所怀的胎是他所给的赏赐。

4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth.

4 少年时所生的儿女 好像勇士手中的箭。

5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.

5 箭袋充满的人便为有福； 他们在城门口和仇敌说话的时候， 必不至于羞愧。