Psalms, 127
1. Unless the Lord builds the house, in vain do its builders labor. Unless the Lord guards the city, in vain does the guard stay awake.
1. Unless the Lord builds the house, in vain do its builders labor. Unless the Lord guards the city, in vain does the guard stay awake.
Psalm 127 is a psalm of wisdom that deals with the importance of trusting God to build a successful family and life. The psalmist states that it is in vain to build without God's help, and that children are a gift from God. Below are five Bible verses related to the topics covered in Psalm 127:
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust the Lord of all your heart, and do not stir in your own understanding. Recognizes him in all your ways, and he will straighten your paths." This verse encourages to trust God in all things, including the construction of a family.
Psalm 128:3: "Your wife will be like the fruitful vine inside your house; your children will be like olive plants around your table." This verse talks about how the family is blessed by God and how the wife and children are important for the construction of life.
Proverbs 22:6: "Instructs the boy on the way he should walk, and even when he gets old, he will not deviate from him." This verse emphasizes the importance of children's education and their character formation.
Psalm 121:1-2: "I lift my eyes to the mountains: Where will help me? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." This verse encourages to trust God at all times and to recognize His sovereignty in all things.
Philippians 4:6-7: "You are not restless for anything; before, your petitions are all known before God, prayer and supplications, with thanksgiving. And the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding,, will keep your hearts and your feelings in Christ Jesus. " This verse encourages to trust God in all situations and to seek his peace through prayer.
“O trabalho é tão sagrado como a oração”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
