Psalms 127

1 A Canticle in steps: of Solomon. Unless the Lord has built the house, those who build it have labored in vain. Unless the Lord has guarded the city, he who guards it watches in vain.

Ако Господ неће градити дом, узалуд се муче који га граде; ако неће Господ чувати град, узалуд не спава стражар.

2 It is in vain that you rise before daylight, that you rise up after you have sat down, you who chew the bread of sorrow. Whereas, to his beloved, he will give sleep.

Узалуд раните, касно лежете, једете хлеб уморни; милом свом Он даје сан.

3 Behold, the inheritance of the Lord is sons, the reward is the fruit of the womb.

Ево наследства од Господа: деца, пород је дар од Њега.

4 Like arrows in the hand of the powerful, so are the sons of those who have been cast out.

Шта су стреле у руци јакоме, то су синови млади.

5 Blessed is the man who has filled his desire from these things. He will not be confounded when he speaks to his enemies at the gate.

Благо човеку који је њима напунио тул свој! Неће се осрамотити кад се стану разговарати с непријатељима на вратима.