Psalms 127:1
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King James Version (modern wording)
Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain.
Psalms 127:1 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.
Psalms 127:1 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.
Psalms 127:1 (BSB)
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What does Psalms 127:1 say?
Psalms 127:1 in modern King James wording reads: "Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain."
Where is Psalms 127:1 found in the Bible?
Psalms 127:1 is verse 1 of chapter 127 of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. Psalms has 150 chapters.
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