Psalms 126

• 1. When the LORD restored his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream!
• 2. We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, "What amazing things the LORD has done for them."
• 3. Yes, the LORD has done amazing things for us! What joy!
• 4. Restore our fortunes, LORD, as streams renew the desert.
• 5. Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.
• 6. They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest.

Psalms 127

• 1. Unless the LORD builds a house, the work of the builders is useless. Unless the LORD protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.
• 2. It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.
• 3. Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him.
• 4. Children born to a young man are like sharp arrows in a warrior's hands.
• 5. How happy is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates.

Psalms 128

• 1. How happy are those who fear the LORD--all who follow his ways!
• 2. You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How happy you will be! How rich your life!
• 3. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine, flourishing within your home. And look at all those children! There they sit around your table as vigorous and healthy as young olive trees.
• 4. That is the LORD's reward for those who fear him.
• 5. May the LORD continually bless you from Zion. May you see Jerusalem prosper as long as you live.
• 6. May you live to enjoy your grandchildren. And may Israel have quietness and peace.

New Living Translation: 210 of 324 days.