1 （所罗门上行之诗。）若不是耶和华建造房屋，建造的人就枉然劳力。若不是耶和华看守城池，看守的人就枉然儆醒。
A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. |
2 你们清晨早起，夜晚安歇，吃劳碌得来的饭，本是枉然。惟有耶和华所亲爱的，必叫他安然睡觉。
In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat--for he grants sleep to those he loves. |
3 儿女是耶和华所赐的产业。所怀的胎是他所给的赏赐。
Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. |
4 少年时所生的儿女，好像勇士手中的箭。
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. |
5 箭袋充满的人便为有福。他们在城门口和仇敌说话的时候，必不至于羞愧。
Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate. |
