YES, YOU WILL BE BLESSED
Key verse: 4
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Psalm 128
A song of ascents.
1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord,(A)
who walk in obedience to him.(B)
2 You will eat the fruit of your labor;(C)
blessings and prosperity(D) will be yours.
3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine(E)
within your house;
your children(F) will be like olive shoots(G)
around your table.
4 Yes, this will be the blessing(H)
for the man who fears the Lord.(I)
Cross references
- Psalm 128:1 : Ps 103:11; S 112:1
- Psalm 128:1 : Ps 119:1-3
- Psalm 128:2 : S Ps 58:11; 109:11; Isa 3:10
- Psalm 128:2 : S Ge 39:3; Pr 10:22
- Psalm 128:3 : S Ge 49:22
- Psalm 128:3 : S Job 29:5
- Psalm 128:3 : Ps 52:8; 144:12
- Psalm 128:4 : S Ps 1:1
- Psalm 128:4 : Ps 112:1
- Psalm 128:5 : S Ps 20:2
- Psalm 128:5 : Ps 122:9
- Psalm 128:6 : S Ge 48:11
- Psalm 128:6 : S Ps 125:5
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ESV
Blessed Is Everyone Who Fears the Lord
A Song of (A)Ascents.128 (B)Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,
who (C)walks in his ways!
2 You (D)shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands;
you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.
3 Your wife will be like (E)a fruitful vine
within your house;
your children will be like (F)olive shoots
around your table.
4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed
who fears the Lord.
5 (G)The Lord bless you (H)from Zion!
May you see (I)the prosperity of Jerusalem
all the days of your life!
6 May you see your (J)children's children!
(K)Peace be upon Israel!
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Cross references
- Psalm 128:1 : [See Ps. 120, title]
- Psalm 128:1 : See Ps. 112:1
- Psalm 128:1 : Ps. 119:1; [Prov. 8:32]
- Psalm 128:2 : Isa. 3:10; [Ps. 109:11]
- Psalm 128:3 : Ezek. 19:10; [Gen. 49:22]
- Psalm 128:3 : See Ps. 52:8
- Psalm 128:5 : Ps. 134:3
- Psalm 128:5 : Ps. 20:2; 135:21
- Psalm 128:5 : [Ps. 122:9]
- Psalm 128:6 : Prov. 17:6; See Job 42:16
- Psalm 128:6 : Ps. 125:5
128 (B)Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,
who (C)walks in his ways!
2 You (D)shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands;
you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.
3 Your wife will be like (E)a fruitful vine
within your house;
your children will be like (F)olive shoots
around your table.
4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed
who fears the Lord.
5 (G)The Lord bless you (H)from Zion!
May you see (I)the prosperity of Jerusalem
all the days of your life!
6 May you see your (J)children's children!
(K)Peace be upon Israel!
Cross references
- Psalm 128:1 : [See Ps. 120, title]
- Psalm 128:1 : See Ps. 112:1
- Psalm 128:1 : Ps. 119:1; [Prov. 8:32]
- Psalm 128:2 : Isa. 3:10; [Ps. 109:11]
- Psalm 128:3 : Ezek. 19:10; [Gen. 49:22]
- Psalm 128:3 : See Ps. 52:8
- Psalm 128:5 : Ps. 134:3
- Psalm 128:5 : Ps. 20:2; 135:21
- Psalm 128:5 : [Ps. 122:9]
- Psalm 128:6 : Prov. 17:6; See Job 42:16
- Psalm 128:6 : Ps. 125:5
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This Psalm seems to be a blessing that was pronounced on God’s people as part of the temple or synagogue services. It promises good results in all of life for those who fear the Lord and obey him (1). The blessings pronounced here are mostly earthly in nature, such as being materially prosperous (2), having children (3), and living to see our grandchildren (6). We know that we have deeper spiritual blessings in Christ, especially the forgiveness of our sins, and that not everyone may receive these specific earthly blessings. However, it is also true that God created life on earth to be fruitful and blessed as well. These blessings can be accepted thankfully as signs of God’s favor.
Our spiritual labor in the Lord is also guaranteed to produce good fruit (1Co 15:58). Today is a good day to say to our brother or sister, “God will surely bless you for your life of faith!”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your good desire to bless your people. Help me to live as seeking your reward. I want to see your kingdom prosper in my lifetime.
One Word: Your labor will be blessed.
