Psalm 128
This psalm is a song of blessing, describing the prosperity and happiness that come to those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways, particularly in their family life and the fruit of their labor. It portrays a picture of domestic well-being. It is prayed to seek blessings upon family and work, in thanksgiving for a fruitful life, or as a meditation on the rewards of living righteously.
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A Song of Ascents. Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways.
1 A Song of Ascents. Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways.
2 For you will eat the labor of your hands. You will be happy, and it will be well with you.
3 Your wife will be as a fruitful vine in the innermost parts of your house, your children like olive shoots around your table.
4 Behold, this is how the man who fears Yahweh is blessed.
5 May Yahweh bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
6 Yes, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel.
Hebrew numbering, the one used in most Bibles and searches. In Catholic liturgy (Greek numbering) this psalm may appear one number lower between 10 and 147.