² The Lord protects^(A) and preserves them—^(B)
    they are counted among the blessed in the land—^(C)
    he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.^(D)

¹ Unless the Lord builds^(A) the house,
    the builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches^(B) over the city,
    the guards stand watch in vain.