〔所羅門上行之詩。〕
1 若不是耶和華建造房屋、建造的人就枉然勞力．若不是耶和華看守城池、看守的人就枉然儆醒。
2 你們清晨早起、夜晚安歇、喫勞碌得來的飯、本是枉然．惟有耶和華所親愛的、必叫他安然睡覺。
3 兒女是耶和華所賜的產業．所懷的胎、是他所給的賞賜。
4 少年時所生的兒女、好像勇士手中的箭。
5 箭袋充滿的人、便為有福．他們在城門口、和仇敵說話的時候、必不至於羞愧。
A song of ascents, by Solomon.
1 If the LORD does not build a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the LORD does not guard a city, then the watchman stands guard in vain.
2 It is vain for you to rise early, come home late, and work so hard for your food. Yes, he can provide for those whom he loves even when they sleep.
3 Yes, sons are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.
4 Sons born during one’s youth are like arrows in a warrior’s hand.
5 How blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! They will not be put to shame when they confront enemies at the city gate. (NET)