In vain you get up early and stay up late,
working hard to have enough food—
yes, he gives sleep to the one he loves.[a](A)

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  1. 127:2 Or yes, he gives such things to his loved ones while they sleep

In vain you rise early
    and stay up late,
toiling for food(A) to eat—
    for he grants sleep(B) to[a] those he loves.(C)

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  1. Psalm 127:2 Or eat— / for while they sleep he provides for