The "Except The Lord Build The House" cross stitch pattern is based on Psalm 127:1a, “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it.” (KJV) The verse is surrounded by a house and pink flowers. This pattern includes optional instructions to stitch the Bible verse reference at the bottom of the design. It it part of the Stitching Through The Psalms series. Design Stitch Count: 127w x 161h. Design Measurement is 9.07″w x 11.5″h on 14-count aida, and 7.94″w x 10.06″h on 16-count aida. This design uses only whole cross stitches.