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Psalms 127:1

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

Except the Lord build the house; rather, a house; i.e. any house whatsoever. They labor in vain that build it. They will effect nothing—no house will be built. Except the Lord keep the city; rather, a city.

The watchman waketh but in vain. Human watching is of no use unless accompanied by Divine watching.

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