Psalmi 127

1 Salamana svētku dziesma. Ja Tas Kungs namu neuztaisa, tad darbojās velti, kas pie tā strādā; ja Tas Kungs pilsētu neapsargā, tad sargs velti nomodā.

Unless the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it. Unless the Lord keep the city, he watcheth in vain that keepeth it.

2 Velti jums, agri celties un vēlu palikt nomodā un ēst savu maizi ar bēdām. Tiešām, Saviem mīļiem Viņš dod miegā.

It is vain for you to rise before light, rise ye after you have sitten, you that eat the bread of sorrow. When he shall give sleep to his beloved,

3 Redzi, bērni ir manta no Tā Kunga, un miesas auglis ir dāvana.

Behold the inheritance of the Lord are children: the reward, the fruit of the womb.

4 Tā kā bultas stipra vīra rokās, tāpat ir jaunie bērni.

As arrows in the hand of the mighty, so the children of them that have been shaken.

5 Svētīgs tas vīrs, kas savu bultu maku ar to pildījis; tie netaps kaunā, kad tiem vārtos nāk runas ar saviem ienaidniekiem.

Blessed is the man that hath filled the desire with them; he shall not be confounded when he shall speak to his enemies in the gate.