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1 - Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.

2 - It is vain for you to rise up early, To take rest late, To eat the bread of toil; Forso he giveth unto his beloved sleep.

3 - Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb ishisreward.

4 - As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.

5 - Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with their enemies in the gate.