< Psalms 128 >

1 A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
A song for pilgrims going up to Jerusalem. Happy are all those who worship the Lord, everyone who follows his ways!
2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thy hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
You will eat what your own hands have produced. You will be happy and do well.
3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thy house: thy children like olive plants around thy table.
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine growing in your home. Your children will be like the shoots of an olive tree around your table.
4 Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.
This will certainly be the Lord's blessing on those who worship him.
5 The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
May the Lord go on blessing you from Zion; may you see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life.
6 Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.
May you see your children's children. May Israel be at peace!

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