1Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.

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Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 16:9, 1 Corinthians 3:7, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Proverbs 21:30

2It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones.

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Ecclesiastes 5:12, Ecclesiastes 5:12, Psalms 4:8, Psalms 4:8, Job 11:18

3Behold, children are a heritage of the Lord. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

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Psalms 128:3, Psalms 128:4, Psalms 128:3, Psalms 128:4, Deuteronomy 28:4

4As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.

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Proverbs 17:6, Proverbs 17:6, Proverbs 31:28, Proverbs 31:28, Jeremiah 50:9

5Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won't be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.

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Proverbs 27:11, Proverbs 27:11, Job 42:12, Job 42:16, Job 42:12