1<b>A Song of Ascents. By Solomon.</b> If Yahweh doesn't build the house, the builders work for nothing. If Yahweh doesn't protect the city, the guards stand watch for nothing.
2It's pointless for you to get up early and stay up late, working hard for your food; for he gives rest to those he loves.
3Indeed, children are a gift from Yahweh. The children born to you are his reward.
4Young children are like arrows in the hand of a mighty soldier.
5Happy is the man who has many of them. They will not be put to shame when they argue with their enemies in court.