Psalms 127:1

(A Song of degrees for Solomon.) 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.

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Other Translations for Psalms 127:1

BSB
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.
AKJV
Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain.
CPDV
A Canticle in steps: of Solomon. Unless the Lord has built the house, those who build it have labored in vain. Unless the Lord has guarded the city, he who guards it watches in vain.
ERV
A Song of Ascents; of Solomon. 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.
NHEB
A Song of Ascents. By Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.
SMT
Song of ascensions to Solomon. If Jehovah shall not build the house, they building it, in it labored in vain. If Jehovah shall not watch the city, he watching, watched in vain.

Commentary for Psalms 127:1

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Overview of Psalms 127:1
Summary
Without divine oversight human construction remains futile
Event
Teaching importance of divine foundation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom