Psalms 127:1

“(A Song of degrees for Solomon.) Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Psalms 127:1

[A song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vaine that build it: except the Lord keepe the citie, the watchman waketh but in vaine.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Psalms chapter 127

Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.
- American Standard Version (1901)

<A Song of the going up. Of Solomon.> If the Lord is not helping the builders, then the building of a house is to no purpose: if the Lord does not keep the town, the watchman keeps his watch for nothing.
- Basic English Bible

{A Song of degrees. Of Solomon.} Unless Jehovah build the house, in vain do its builders labour in it; unless Jehovah keep the city, the keeper watcheth in vain:
- Darby Bible

Blessed are all they that fear the Lord: that walk in his ways.
- Douay Rheims Bible

A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD shall build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD shall keep the city, the watchman waketh in vain.
- Webster's Bible

Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.
- World English Bible

A Song of the Ascents, by Solomon. If Jehovah doth not build the house, In vain have its builders laboured at it, If Jehovah doth not watch a city, In vain hath a watchman waked.
- Youngs Literal Bible

A Song of Ascents; of Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it; except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Timothy's comment on 2015-09-20 06:18:49:

To me, this verse is about David asking the Lord to teach him how to war against his enemies and fight them through the power of prayer.

john madden's comment on 2015-09-05 12:12:19:

Unless the builds the house or our life it will all be in vain unless he constructs our ways it will be all in vain or useless and fruitless.

Mockingbird's comment on 2015-08-21 07:40:31:

By this shall all men know that you are my disciples when you have love one to another : We may not be in agreement in everything : but we can be in unity knowing that we serve our risen Lord Jesus Christ .

debbie's comment on 2015-08-21 04:53:39:

love this scripture. confirms when asked the question by people why they should go to church.this is one of the reason why. there you will find goodness fellowshiping with like minds.

Esther lucy Briggs's comment on 2015-08-21 04:39:46:

it is a verse that humble a soul in Lord in d wisdom of is truth, knwin that when we think that we hard arrived or puff up as we are important, than who we truely are b4 God. Our wisdom,knowledge power are nothing without him God,sufficient is he in all complete. Amen.

Emmanuel Karlay's comment on 2015-07-10 00:32:35:

Except and unless we christians allow Jehovah Adonai to be the masterbuilder of of our lives, whatever design, outlook or make we set out to accomplish will amount to nothing fit for eternity. Moreover, only when he keeps constant guard over our lives and all that pertain to us, can we realize true peace, security and protection.

MockingBird's comment on 2015-01-08 05:31:03:

The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him. The Lord is Good : the Lord is Good in all that He does and is .

Amy Rust's comment on 2015-01-08 04:02:38:

Yes always give thanks to the lord in everything

muthami's comment on 2014-12-05 13:04:00:

its basicaly talkin on the togetherness of brethren,as giving ourselves to things of God united and in unilateral voice................

MockingBird's comment on 2014-05-24 06:39:09:

Yes It is so Good when we as Church members are in unity with each other We all may not be in agreement with a few things but we can agree to disagree and still be in unity with each other. By this shall all men know that we are His disciples when we have Love to one another.

Toni's comment on 2014-05-24 04:41:49:

The people of God should not be contentious, especially towards one another. We should love one another and not fight, argue or backbite. These are things that people in the world do. Nothing is worse than being around hellish trouble making individuals. But it 's a good and pleasant thing to be around the true people of God because there is peace.

Nicholas Shabalala's comment on 2014-03-21 22:04:50:

When you about do something firstly pray and present your plan to God for approval and support so that your plan prevail

gloria's comment on 2014-03-20 20:49:05:

PSALM 127 I THINK THE LORD BUILD THE HOUSE MEAN DELIVER YOU OUT OF YOUR SIN AND THE HOUSE THAT DO THE LORD WORK MEAN LADOR LADOR FOR THE LORD AND DONT FORGET TO LABOR FOR THE CHURCH OTHER THAT CANT DO FOR THERE SELF THAN I THANK THAT A GOOD WORK FOR THE LORD DO ITS FROM YOUR HEART NOT TO JUST TO BE HEAR ARE SEEN THAN YOUR LABOR WANT BE IN VAIN BE BLESS THE ONE THAT READ THIS

annica's comment on 2014-02-08 17:31:22:

will i think it is a good verse

Toni's comment on 2014-01-01 03:35:17:

It is good for God's people to be around other godly people. While God does not want His people to walk in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful (Psalms 1:1), David assures us that it benefits us to dwell and be around others who love the Lord. These are children of God, and therefore, our brothers and sisters in Christ. He said it's good and pleasant. When we are around those who know Christ, there won't be strife and discord, but joy and peace.

Dakara Williams's comment on 2013-10-26 18:04:40:

Amen

Ruth's comment on 2013-06-23 17:05:49:

"neither do I excercise myself in great matters or in things to high for me."
I embrace with excitement the things that God has not revealed knowing that He is good and mystery is His Glory.

Ivan P. Burnett III's comment on 2013-06-09 13:01:17:

Im a Mason I Love it.

James's comment on 2013-03-24 17:58:13:

The Infantry BIBLE verse.

HARRY ALLISON's comment on 2012-03-20 02:09:11:

a time while in prison my life was threatened,my stuff was stolen,and i felt that at times ,i would not live another day!i promised JESUS that i would read the whole BIBLE during the ten months i was there.i was put in protective custody for exposing a shank (knife)that was threatening to me.managment just happened to place a 260 lb. guy in my 2-man cell for sex games he got beat up for.one day he grabbed me by the ankles while i was reading my bible and said,"i am going to rape you right now."i weigh 150 but i knew rape was no option so with my BIBLE in one hand ,balled up fist with the other ,i was getting ready to take on this giant(devil).GOD(JESUS)made him let go of my ankles,haleluia and i was moved to another cell.later,i was given an oppurtunity to show him kindness when the mgnt.shackled us together to transfer us to different prisons.JESUS ,be the GLORY! PSALMS140 vs.1-4.JESUS is our SHIELD!

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