Psalms 127:2

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.

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Other Translations for Psalms 127:2

BSB
In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat-for He gives sleep to His beloved.
AKJV
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives his beloved sleep.
CPDV
It is in vain that you rise before daylight, that you rise up after you have sat down, you who chew the bread of sorrow. Whereas, to his beloved, he will give sleep.
ERV
It is vain for you that ye rise up early, and so late take rest, and eat the bread of toil: for so he giveth unto his beloved sleep.
NHEB
It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones.
SMT
In vain for you rising early to arise from after sitting; eating the bread of toils: so will he give to his beloved sleep.

Commentary for Psalms 127:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 127:2
Summary
Anxious toil becomes unnecessary through divine provision
Event
Encouraging rest through trust
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom