Psalms 127:2
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King James Version (modern wording)
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives his beloved sleep.
Psalms 127:2 (KJV)
American Standard Version
It is vain for you to rise up early, To take rest late, To eat the bread of toil; Forso he giveth unto his beloved sleep.
Psalms 127:2 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat— for He gives sleep to His beloved.
Psalms 127:2 (BSB)
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What does Psalms 127:2 say?
Psalms 127:2 in modern King James wording reads: "It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives his beloved sleep."
Where is Psalms 127:2 found in the Bible?
Psalms 127:2 is verse 2 of chapter 127 of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. Psalms has 150 chapters.
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