微读圣经

1Unless the Lord builds a house,

its builders labor over it in vain; Ps 78:69

unless the Lord watches over a city,

the watchman stays alert in vain. Ps 121:4

2In vain you get up early and stay up late,

working hard to have enough food —

yes, He gives sleep to the one He loves. Or yes, He gives such things to His loved ones while they sleep Ps 3:5; 4:8; Pr 3:24

3Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord,

children, a reward. Dt 7:13; Ps 113:9

4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior

are the sons born in one’s youth. Ps 120:4

5Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them. Ps 128:2-3

Such men will never be put to shame

when they speak with their enemies at the city gate. Jl 2:26-27