Psalms 127:1
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 127
“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.”Psalms 127:1
What Does Psalms 127:1 Mean?
Psalms 127:1 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 127, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 127:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 16:9“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”1 Corinthians 3:7“So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.”Proverbs 21:30“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”1 Corinthians 3:9“For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”Psalms 33:16“There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.”Deuteronomy 8:18“But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”Psalms 121:3“He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.”Psalms 124:1“If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;”1 Chronicles 28:10“Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.”Isaiah 62:6“I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,”1 Chronicles 28:20“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”Jeremiah 51:12“Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD hath both devised and done that which he spake against the inhabitants of Babylon.”1 Corinthians 15:14“And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.”Psalms 121:1“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”Psalms 123:1“Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.”Psalms 120:1“In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.”Psalms 128:1“Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.”Ecclesiastes 9:11“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”Luke 5:5“And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.”Genesis 1:28“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.”
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