Psalm 128
New International Version
Chapter overview
Psalm 128 pictures blessing through meaningful labor, a flourishing marriage, children like olive shoots, long life, and Jerusalem's peace. Private household joy expands naturally into concern for the whole covenant community.
FamilyLaborBlessingPeace
1Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him.
2You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.
3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.
4Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the Lord.
5May the Lord bless you from Zion; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
6May you live to see your children’s children— peace be on Israel.
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