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.

“A psalm of the steps, or the goings up. By Solomon.” Except the LORD build the house, The builders labor in vain; Except the LORD guard the city, The watchman waketh in vain.

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

In vain ye rise up early, and go to rest late, And eat the bread of care! The same giveth he his beloved one in sleep.

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

Behold! sons are an inheritance from the LORD, And the fruit of the womb is his gift.

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

As arrows in the hand of the warrior, So are the sons of young men:

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

Happy the man that hath his quiver full of them! They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with adversaries in the gate.