Psalms 127

1 A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman wakes in vain.

所罗门上行之诗。 若不是耶和华建造房屋， 建造的人就枉然劳力； 若不是耶和华看守城池， 看守的人就枉然警醒。

2 In vain you rise early, and finish so late, and so eat sorrow’s bread; for he cares for his loved ones in their sleep.

你们清晨早起，夜晚安歇， 吃劳碌得来的饭，本是枉然； 惟有耶和华所亲爱的，必叫他安然睡觉。

3 Children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward.

儿女是耶和华所赐的产业； 所怀的胎是他所给的赏赐。

4 Like arrows wielded by warriors, are the children of youth.

少年时所生的儿女 好像勇士手中的箭。

5 Happy the man who has filled his quiver full of them. He will not be ashamed when he speaks with enemies in the gate.

箭袋充满的人便为有福； 他们在城门口和仇敌说话的时候， 必不至于羞愧。