Psalms
“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.”
Psalms 127:2
Psalms 127:2 (KJV) speaks to rest, rest in God, and weariness need rest — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.”
Mark 6:31“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Psalms 23:2“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.”
Genesis 2:3“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
Psalms 116:7“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Psalms 4:8
Common questions
What does Psalms 127:2 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 127:2 reads: "It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep." The verse speaks to rest, rest in God, and weariness need rest. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 127 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 127:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep." is Psalms 127:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 127.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 127:2?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 127:2 include Mark 6:31, Psalms 23:2, and Genesis 2:3. Reading them alongside Psalms 127:2 deepens the theme of rest.
How can I pray with Psalms 127:2?
Read Psalms 127:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.