Psalm 127
Psalm 127 Meaning
Psalm 127 teaches that unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain, and unless the LORD watches the city, the watchmen stay awake in vain.
It reminds the anxious that God gives to His beloved even in their sleep, and it calls children a heritage and reward from the LORD.
Key verses from Psalm 127
“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.”
Psalm 127:1
“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.”
Psalm 127:2
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
Psalm 127:3
How Psalm 127 points to Jesus
Jesus is the one who builds the house that lasts, the true temple of God's people. In Him our striving gives way to rest, for He carries what we cannot.