Psalm 127:1–2

1 Unless the Lord buildsu the house,

the builders labor in vain.

Unless the Lord watchesv over the city,

the guards stand watch in vain.

2 In vain you rise early

and stay up late,

toiling for foodw to eat—

for he grants sleepx toa those he loves.y

u	Ps 78:69
v	Ps 121:4
w	Ge 3:17
x	Nu 6:26 Job 11:18
a	Or eat— / for while they sleep he provides for
y	Dt 33:12 Ec 2:25