PSALM 128*
The Blessed Home of the Just
I
Blessed are all who fear the LORD,
and who walk in his ways.a
you will be blessed and prosper:b
within your home,
Your children like young olive plants
around your table.c
who fears the LORD.
II
may you see Jerusalem’s prosperity
all the days of your life,d
Peace upon Israel!f
* [Psalm 128] A statement that the ever-reliable God will bless the reverent (Ps 128:1). God’s blessing is concrete: satisfaction and prosperity, a fertile spouse and abundant children (Ps 128:2–4). The perspective is that of the adult male, ordinarily the ruler and representative of the household to the community. The last verses extend the blessing to all the people for generations to come (Ps 128:5–6).
c. [128:3] Ps 144:12; Jb 29:5.
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