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Psalms Chapter 128 (JPS)

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Psalms 128
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1 A Song of Ascents. Happy is every one that feareth HaShem, that walketh in His ways.

2 When thou eatest the labour of thy hands, happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine, in the innermost parts of thy house; thy children like olive plants, round about thy table.

4 Behold, surely thus shall the man be blessed that feareth HaShem.

5 HaShem bless thee out of Zion; and see thou the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life;

6 And see thy children's children. Peace be upon Israel!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 128 about?
It describes the blessings of a life lived in reverence for God: enjoying "the labour of thine hands" (v.2), a fruitful family, and seeing "the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life" (v.5).
What images does the psalm use for a man's family in verse 3?
V.3 pictures his wife "as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house" and his children "like olive plants round about thy table."
What does the final verse promise?
V.6 promises "thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel," ending the psalm with a hope for long life and generational continuity.

Today's Verse

For the lips of a strange woman drop honey, And her mouth is smoother than oil:

Proverbs 5:3 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

The psalm closes by promising long life, enough "to see thy children's children," alongside peace upon Israel, a reward for the upright similar to Isaiah 3:10. For more songs of ascent, see the Psalms overview or move forward to Psalms 129.