127 - Nisi Dominus

1  Unless the Lord builds the house, *
their labor is in vain who build it.
2  Unless the Lord keeps the city, *
the watchman keeps vigil in vain.
3  It is in vain that you rise up early, and take rest so late,
  and eat the bread of toil, *
for he gives to his beloved sleep.
4  Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, *
and the fruit of the womb is a gift that comes from him.

5  Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, *
so are the children of one’s youth.
6  Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; *
he shall not be ashamed when he speaks with his enemies 
in the gate.