Psalms 128
1 Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
4 Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.
5 The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
6 Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.
Common Questions About Psalms 128
What blessing does Psalm 128 pronounce?
It blesses everyone who fears the Lord and walks in His ways, promising they will eat the fruit of their labor and be blessed and prosperous.
What family picture does the psalm paint?
It pictures a fruitful wife within the home and children like olive shoots around the table, a picture of household blessing flowing from reverence for God.
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Questions to Think About
- How does fearing the Lord shape the way you approach your work and household?
- What does 'blessing' mean to you beyond material prosperity?
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