1 A Canticle in steps: of Solomon. Unless the Lord has built the house, those who build it have labored in vain.Unless the Lord has guarded the city, he who guards it watches in vain.
2 It is in vain that you rise before daylight,that you rise up after you have sat down,you who chew the bread of sorrow.Whereas, to his beloved, he will give sleep.
3 Behold, the inheritance of the Lord is sons,the reward is the fruit of the womb.
4 Like arrows in the hand of the powerful,so are the sons of those who have been cast out.
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