Read Psalms chapter 127 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. In this chapter: Prosperity Comes from the Lord., A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon..
1 Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. [Ps 121:1, 3, 5]
2 It is vain for you to rise early, To retire late, To eat the bread of anxious labors— For He gives [blessings] to His beloved even in his sleep.
3 Behold, children are a heritage and gift from the Lord, The fruit of the womb a reward. [Deut 28:4]
4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth.
5 How blessed [happy and fortunate] is the man whose quiver is filled with them; They will not be ashamed When they speak with their enemies [in gatherings] at the [city] gate.