Psalm 127:1
King James Version (public domain)
Traditionally attributed to David · c. 10th century BC · King of Israel; author of many Psalms (compiled with other writers)
Psalm 127:1 in the King James Version reads:
1Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
What it says
Human effort is vain without God's blessing, while children are his gift and strength for the future.
Where it is
Psalm 127:1 appears in Psalms chapter 127 of the King James Version. You can also open the single-verse page for Psalms 127:1.
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