Psalmi 127

1 Ako Gospod neæe graditi doma, uzalud se muèe koji ga grade; ako neæe Gospod èuvati grada, uzalud ne spava stražar.

[A Song of Ascents. By Solomon.] Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.

2 Uzalud ranite, dockan liježete, jedete hljeb umorni; milome svojemu on daje san.

It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones.

3 Evo našljedstva od Gospoda: djeca, porod je dar od njega.

Look, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is a reward.

4 Što su strijele u ruci jakome, to su sinovi mladi.

As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.

5 Blago èovjeku koji je njima napunio tul svoj! Neæe se osramotiti kad se stanu razgovarati s neprijateljima na vratima.

Blessed is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won't be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.