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Unless Yahweh builds the house, They labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, The watchman guards it in vain.
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God's Blessing is Essential
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse teaches a universal principle: no human effort, whether building a home, a family, a business, or a nation, can ultimately succeed without God's blessing. Human skill, hard work, and careful planning are insufficient on their own. All endeavors depend on God's providential care and favor for a prosperous outcome.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
Baptist
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…
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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it
Whether it be un…
Let us always look to God's providence. In all the affairs and business of a family, we must depend on His blessing.
For raising a …
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