- Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.
- In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat-- for he grants sleep to those he loves.
- Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.
- Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.
- Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.
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- 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.
- As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
- Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
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