King James Version
Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.New International Version
Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.Catholic Public Domain Version
A Canticle in steps: of Solomon. Unless the Lord has built the house, those who build it have labored in vain. Unless the Lord has guarded the city, he who guards it watches in vain