Psalm 126
1 A Song of Degrees.
Except the Lord build the house,
they that build labour in vain:
except the Lord keep the city,
the watchman watcheth in vain.
2 It is vain for you to rise early:
ye rise up after resting,
ye that eat the bread of grief;
while he giveth sleep to his beloved.
3 Behold, the inheritance of the Lord, children,
the reward of the fruit of the womb.
4 As arrows in the hand of a mighty man;
so are the children of those who were outcasts.
5 Blessed is the man who shall satisfy his desire with them:
they shall not be ashamed when they shall speak to their enemies in the gates.