Except the Lord build the house—or rather, “a house.” The word “house” may refer either to an ordinary dwelling, to the temple as a…

House. — A house, any house, not the Temple. The thought is a general one. Even in the common labors of men, it is the Di…

It is vain for you, to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. Lo, children are an heri…

Except Jehovah build the house. There is no reason why the Jews should deny that this Psalm was composed by Solomon. They think that the l…

Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that
build it

Let us always look to God's providence. In all the affairs and busine of a family, we must depend on His ble ing.