Psalm 127:1-2

¹Unless the LORD builds the house,

its builders labor in vain;

unless the LORD protects the city,

its watchmen stand guard in vain.

²In vain you rise early

and stay up late,

toiling for bread to eat —

for He gives sleep to His beloved.

— Psalm 127:1-2

(BSB)

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Psalm 127:1

Devo: Today's Verse

"Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain."

Who built your house?

Illustration of Psalm 127:1

Unless the LORD builds the house it's builders labor in vain. - Psalm 127:1

Precious Memories, Graduation, and Lisa

Article by Larry Davies

What do you think about at graduation? Graduation brings a time for a father to reflect on his daughter's love for making friends, even among four legged creatures.

Cross References for Psalm 127:1-2

• Proverbs 16:9
• 1 Corinthians 3:7
• Proverbs 21:30-31
• 1 Corinthians 3:9-15
• Psalm 33:16-18
• Psalm 124:1
• Psalm 121:3-5
• Isaiah 62:6
• 1 Chronicles 28:10
• 1 Chronicles 28:20

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