Family Verses

[A Song of degrees of David.] If {it had not been} the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;

[A Song of degrees.] They that trust in the LORD {shall be} as mount Zion, {which} cannot be removed, {but} abideth for ever.

[A Song of degrees.] When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. {turned...: Heb. returned the returning}

[A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh {but} in vain. {for...: or, of Solomon} {that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it}

Lo, children {are} an heritage of the LORD: {and} the fruit of the womb {is his} reward.

As arrows {are} in the hand of a mighty man; so {are} children of the youth.

[A Song of degrees.] Blessed {is} every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.

Thy wife {shall be} as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.

Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, {and} peace upon Israel.

[A Song of degrees.] Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say: {Many...: or, Much}

[A Song of degrees.] Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.

[A Song of degrees of David.] LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. {exercise...: Heb. walk} {high: Heb. wonderful}