>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/127?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#0777f::c0777f) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/127.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/127.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/127/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Authored by Solomon, this psalm is likely directed towards the people of Israel, providing wisdom on the importance of trusting in the Lord's involvement in their daily lives and recognizing the blessings of family. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God helps us with our work and keeps us safe. He loves children and says they are a special gift. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>This chapter teaches that efforts are in vain without the Lord's guidance and protection, highlighting the importance of relying on God in all endeavors. It emphasizes the value of children as a blessing from the Lord, comparing them to arrows in the hands of a warrior, and celebrates those who have many children as they will have strength and confidence against adversaries. > >#Gospel/RelyOnTheLord #Gospel/Family #Gospel/Blessings ###### 1 1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. ###### 2 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. ###### 3 3 Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. ###### 4 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. ###### 5 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.