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Psalm 127
Leader: Unless the Lord builds the house,
…the builders labor in vain.
People: Unless the Lord watches over the city,
…the guards stand watch in vain.
Leader: In vain you rise early
…and stay up late,
People: toiling for food to eat—
…for he grants sleep to those he loves.
Leader: Children are a heritage from the Lord,
…offspring a reward from him.
People: Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
…are children born in one’s youth.
Leader: Blessed is the man
…whose quiver is full of them.
People: They will not be put to shame
…when they contend with their opponents in court.