Psalm 128:1

Translations

Modern

A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!

Traditional

A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.

Literal

A Song of the Ascents. Blessed is everyone who fears YHWH, those walking in His ways!

Latin

Canticum graduum. Beati omnes qui timent Dominum, qui ambulant in viis ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!

Notes

Psalms 128:1–2

eating the fruit of your labor: This means gaining benefit from whatever work one does.

Psalms 128:1–6

The godly, who fear the Lord, will know true happiness (Psalm 128:1–2). The Lord is with them (see Psalm 127:1–2), strengthens their family life (128:3–4), and blesses them for generations (128:5–6).

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Theme notes and profiles

Blessing Children and Parents The Priestly Blessing Wisdom Psalms

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Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
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Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.
Psalm 103:13
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Luke 1:50
His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
Psalm 1:1–3
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 147:11
The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
Psalm 127:1
A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.
Psalm 103:17
But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
Psalm 115:13
He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike.
Psalm 120:1
A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

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