Psalms · Chapter 128 · 6 verses
Psalms 128
About this chapter
Psalms 128 — Kingdom and Post-Exile Period
Anonymous — Unknown psalmist celebrating covenant blessings. Set in Jerusalem temple worship. A pilgrim ascending to Jerusalem paints a beautiful picture of the blessed life — hard work rewarded, a thriving family gathered around the dinner table, and grandchildren playing at your feet. This is God's vision of human flourishing when we walk in His ways.
“Psalms 128:1” — 128:1
Pure contentment and gratitude for life's simple, sacred blessings.
Read when: Read this when you need to remember that God's blessing often comes through ordinary family life and honest work.
1Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways. 2For you will eat the labor of your hands. You will be happy, and it will be well with you. 3Your wife will be as a fruitful vine, in the innermost parts of your house; your children like olive plants, around your table. 4Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears Yahweh. 5May Yahweh bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life. 6Yes, may you see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel. A Song of Ascents.