Psalm 128
- Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.
- For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
- Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
- Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.
- The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
- Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.
Psalm 128 is a psalm of blessing and prosperity for those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways. The psalmist begins by pronouncing a blessing upon everyone who reverences and obeys the Lord, affirming that they will experience happiness and well-being.
The psalmist then describes the blessings that will flow from a life lived in obedience to God. These blessings include the enjoyment of the fruits of one’s labor, familial prosperity symbolized by a fruitful wife and flourishing children, and the assurance of seeing the good of Jerusalem throughout one’s life.
The psalmist emphasizes that this blessedness is a direct result of fearing the Lord, indicating that reverence for God and obedience to His commandments are foundational to experiencing His blessings.
The psalm concludes with a vision of generational blessings and peace upon Israel. The imagery of seeing one’s children’s children underscores the enduring nature of God’s blessings upon the righteous and their descendants.
Psalm 128 serves as a reminder of the rewards of living in accordance with God’s will and the fulfillment that comes from honoring Him in all aspects of life. It encourages believers to prioritize reverence for God and obedience to His ways, promising abundant blessings and peace for generations to come.