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1 A pilgrim song of Solomon

If God doesn't build the house,

the builders only build shacks.

If God doesn't guard the city,

the night watchman might as well nap.

2 It's useless to rise early and go to bed late,

and work your worried fingers to the bone.

Don't you know he enjoys

giving rest to those he loves?

3 Don't you see that children are God's best gift?

the fruit of the womb his generous legacy?

4 Like a warrior's fistful of arrows

are the children of a vigorous youth.

5 Oh, how blessed are you parents,

with your quivers full of children!

Your enemies don't stand a chance against you;

you'll sweep them right off your doorstep.

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