Psalms 127:1
“Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”
Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Cross-References
“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.”
“So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.”
“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.”
“For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”
“There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.”