1. If the Lord does not build the house,the work of the builders is useless;if the Lord does not protect the city,it is useless for the sentries to stand guard.
2. It is useless to work so hard for a living,getting up early and going to bed late.For the Lord provides for those he loves,while they are asleep.
3. Children are a gift from the Lord;they are a real blessing.
4. The sons a man has when he is youngare like arrows in a soldier's hand.
5. Happy is the man who has many such arrows.He will never be defeatedwhen he meets his enemies in the place of judgement.