| New King James Version | New International Version |
| 1A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. | 1A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. |
| 2It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep. | 2In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat-- for he grants sleep to those he loves. |
| 3Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. | 3Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. |
| 4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. | 4Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. |
| 5Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate. | 5Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. |
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