Psalms 127

1 A Song of Degrees. Except the Lord build the house, they that build labour in vain: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman watches in vain.

所罗门上行之诗。 若不是耶和华建造房屋， 建造的人就枉然劳力； 若不是耶和华看守城池， 看守的人就枉然警醒。

2 It is vain for you to rise early: ye rise up after resting, ye that eat the bread of grief; while he gives sleep to his beloved.

你们清晨早起，夜晚安歇， 吃劳碌得来的饭，本是枉然； 惟有耶和华所亲爱的，必叫他安然睡觉。

3 Behold, the inheritance of the Lord, children, the reward of the fruit of the womb.

儿女是耶和华所赐的产业； 所怀的胎是他所给的赏赐。

4 As arrows in the hand of a mighty man; so are the children of those who were outcasts.

少年时所生的儿女 好像勇士手中的箭。

5 Blessed is the man who shall satisfy his desire with them: they shall not be ashamed when they shall speak to their enemies in the gates.

箭袋充满的人便为有福； 他们在城门口和仇敌说话的时候， 必不至于羞愧。