1 Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;
I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.
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Commentary on Psalms 128 Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
PSALM 128
Ps 128:1-6. The temporal blessings of true piety. The eighth chapter of Zecariah is a virtual commentary on this Psalm. Compare Ps 128:3 with Zec 8:5; and Ps 128:2 with Le 26:16; De 28:33; Zec 8:10; and Ps 128:6 with Zec 8:4.
1. (Compare Ps 1:1).
2. For thou shalt eat—that is, It is a blessing to live on the fruits of one's own industry.
3. by the sides—or, "within" (Ps 48:2).
olive plants—are peculiarly luxuriant (Ps 52:8).
5. In temporal blessings the pious do not forget the richer blessings of God's grace, which they shall ever enjoy.
6. Long life crowns all other temporal favors. As Ps 125:5, this Psalm closes with a prayer for peace, with prosperity for God's people.