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Psalms 127:2

Psalm 127

A song of ascents. Of Solomon.

1Unless the LORD builds the house,
its builders labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the watchmen stand guard in vain.

2In vain you rise early
and stay up late,
toiling for food to eat—
for he grants sleep toOr eat— / for while they sleep he provides for those he loves.

3Sons are a heritage from the LORD,
children a reward from him.

4Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are sons born in one's youth.

5Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them.
They will not be put to shame
when they contend with their enemies in the gate.

Topics: life peace diligence vanity stress futility rest sleep weary livelihood

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Karsten - (eBible Scholar) 9 months ago.

Who wouldn't serve a God like this? He is so much in love with you, that He does not promise to give you rest, but He vows to give you sleep. Rest without sleep is only good for so long. Rest can be acquired by not sleeping, but God is so much the Good Shepherd, that He will give you sleep while the world gives you hell.