Psalms 127:1 KJV
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.
Psalms 127:1, King James Version
In context
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.
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.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
- 1 Corinthians 3:7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
- Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.
- 1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.
- Psalms 33:16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.