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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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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 127:1
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 127:1
19th Century
Bishop
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 127:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Psalms 127:1
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Psalms 127:1
17th Century
Pastor
Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that
build it
Whether it be un…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 127:1–5
17th Century
Minister
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 …