Psalm 127 Security, prosperity and fruitfulness come from God alone

 Psalm 127

Security, prosperity and fruitfulness come from God alone

1 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain; unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.

2 It is vain for you to rise early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows, for so he gives his beloved sleep.

3 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

4 Like arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are children of one's youth.

5 Blessed is the man who has a quiver full of them; they will not be put to shame when they speak with their enemies in the gate.