1 If the Lord does not build the house,it is useless for the builders to work on it.If the Lord does not protect a city,it is useless for the guard to stay alert.
2 It is useless to work hard for the food you eatby getting up early and going to bed late.The Lord gives ⌊food⌋ to those he loves while they sleep.
3 Children are an inheritance from the Lord.They are a reward from him.
4 The children born to a man when he is youngare like arrows in the hand of a warrior.
5 Blessed is the man who has filled his quiver with them.He will not be put to shamewhen he speaks with his enemies in the city gate.