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Psalms 127:1

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

A Song of degrees for Solomon. 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.

Psalms 127:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 127:1

Theological / Devotional

Except the Lord. This verse shows the futility of attempting any enterprise unless the Lord’s blessing be upon our plans.

Labour. Heb. ‘amal, emphasizing toil involving weariness and trouble.

By SdaBc