1A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.⇆ compare2It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.⇆ compare3Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.⇆ compare4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.⇆ compare5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.⇆ compare