Old Testament, Connected

Psalm 127 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it

Children are an heritage of the Lord.

4 of 5 verses connected · 24 talks · 28 verse-to-talk connections

Come, Follow Me 2026Week 36 · August 31–September 6

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Psalm 127

Psalm titleA Song of degrees for Solomon.

  1. 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. (3 connected talks)
  2. It 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.
  3. Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. (21 connected talks)
  4. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. (2 connected talks)
  5. Happy 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. (2 connected talks)

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