127:1 1 He showeth that the whole estate of the world, both domestical and political, standeth by God’s mere providence and blessing, 3 And that to have children well nurtured, is an especial grace and gift of God. A song of degrees, or Psalm of Solomon. Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the keeper watcheth in vain.