Psalm 127:2-4

Holman Christian Standard Bible

²In vain you get up early and stay up late,
working hard to have enough food—
yes, He gives sleep to the one He loves.^[a]^(A)

³Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord,
children, a reward.^(B)
⁴Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the sons born in one’s youth.^(C)

Psalm 127:2-4

New International Version

²In vain you rise early
and stay up late,
toiling for food^(A) to eat—
for he grants sleep^(B) to^[a] those he loves.^(C)

³Children are a heritage from the Lord,
offspring a reward^(D) from him.
⁴Like arrows^(E) in the hands of a warrior
are children born in one’s youth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)