Psalm 127

Theme

Unless the LORD Builds the House

Outline

1-2, The virtue of God's blessing. 3-5, Children are God's gift.

Key Verse

(127:1) Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.

Notes

Psalm 127 is a meditation by Solomon on God's covenant with David, emphasizing the importance of divine involvement in building a house, both in terms of a dynasty and the temple. It highlights that human efforts are futile without God, while children are portrayed as a lasting heritage and a defense against evil.

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