Commentary on Psalms - Volume 5

1Except Jehovah build the house, In vain they labor that build it; Except Jehovah keep the city, In vain watcheth the watchman.

2Vain is it for you early to hasten to rise, To go late to rest, To eat the bread of sorrows: For thus will he give to his beloved one sleep.

3Lo! the heritage of Jehovah are children: The reward which he bestows is the fruit of the womb.

4As arrows in the hand of a strong man, So are the sons of youth.

5Blessed is the man who shall have filled his quiver with them; For they shall not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.