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The One Hundred Twenty Seventh Psalm

Nisi Dominus.


EXCEPT the LORD build the house, * their labour is but lost that build it.
 
Except the LORD keep the city, * the watchman waketh but in vain.
 
It is but lost labour that ye haste to rise up early, and so late take rest, and eat the bread of carefulness; * for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
 
Lo, children, and the fruit of the womb, * are an heritage and gift that cometh of the LORD.
 
Like as the arrows in the hand of the giant, * even so are the young children.
 
Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them; * they shall not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.

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