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Psalm 128

Blessed is the Family

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This sweet psalm describes a family that honors God. The parents work hard and enjoy their work, and children sit around the table like olive shoots — healthy and growing. When God blesses a family, the blessing spreads to the whole community.

  1. 1Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways.
  2. 2You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.
  3. 3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table.
  4. 4So shall the man be blessed who fears the LORD.
  5. 5May the LORD bless you from Zion; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
  6. 6May you live to see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel.

Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB)