Psalms 128
The Blessing of Obedience
Psalm 128 teaches that those who fear and obey the Lord will be blessed with abundance and prosperity. It describes the joy and fulfillment that comes with a life lived in accordance with God's commands.
1{A Song of degrees.} Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
2For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
3Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
4Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.
5The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
6Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel.
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