1. Unless the lord builds a house,the work of the builders is wasted.Unless the lord protects a city,guarding it with sentries will do no good.
2. It is useless for you to work so hardfrom early morning until late at night,anxiously working for food to eat;for God gives rest to his loved ones.
3. Children are a gift from the lord;they are a reward from him.
4. Children born to a young manare like arrows in a warrior’s hands.
5. How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them!He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates.