Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 127:2 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Psalms 127:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 127 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 127:2
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows—Shav (vain, worthless). For so he giveth his beloved sleep (כֵּן יִתֵּן לִידִידוֹ שֵׁנָא, ken yitten li-ydido shena). Psalm 127 contrasts anxious striving with God-dependent rest. The issue isn't hard work but anxious toil driven by self-reliance. God gives his beloved sleep—not just physical rest but peace of trusting him. This echoes Jesus: "Take no thought for your life" (Matthew 6:25-32). Faith works hard but rests easy.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 127:2
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“whether he eats little or much; but the abundance of the rich will not allow him to sleep.”
“for you”
“because there is hope. Yes”
“I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.”
“Therefore I went about to cause my heart to despair of all the labour which I took under the sun.”
“and saw; and my sleep was sweet to me.”
“all is vanity and a chasing after wind.”
“and will cause evil animals to cease out of the land; and they shall dwell securely in the wilderness”
“gives food to her household”
“and yet the appetite is not filled.”