Psalm 127

A song to sing as we climb.

Solomon wrote this song.

Every good thing comes from God

127:1Psalm 127 tells us that only God can give us the good things that we need for life. He is the only one who can keep us safe.

1 The Lord must build your house.

If not, the work of the builders is useless.

The Lord must keep the city safe.

If not, the city guards are useless.

2 If you work all day for food, and never stop,

it is also useless.

God gives food to the people that he loves.

Even while they sleep,

God takes care of them.

3 Children are a gift from the Lord.

He blesses us with descendants.

4 If you have sons while you are a young man,

they are like a soldier's arrows that he can use.

5 If a man has many sons,

he is truly happy.

When his enemies speak against him at the city gate,

they will not win.

127:5The city gate was the place where people met to decide their arguments.