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Psalms 128:2-1953 kjv — For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as…

King James Version

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For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

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Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.

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Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.

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The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.

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Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.

— Psalms 128:2-1953, King James Version

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Psalms 128:2-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “For thou shalt eat the labor of thy hands: Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine, In the innermost parts of thy house; Thy children like olive plants, Round about thy table. Behold, thus shall the man be blessed That feareth Jehovah. Jehovah bless thee out of Zion: And see thou the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Yea, see thou thy children’s children. Peace be upon Israel. ”

  • WEB

    “For you will eat the labor of your hands. You will be happy, and it will be well with you. Your wife will be as a fruitful vine, in the innermost parts of your house; your children like olive plants, around your table. Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears Yahweh. May Yahweh bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life. Yes, may you see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel. A Song of Ascents.”

  • NET

    “You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table. Yes indeed, the man who fears the LORD will be blessed in this way. May the LORD bless you from Zion, that you might see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life, and that you might see your grandchildren. May Israel experience peace!”

  • DRB

    “Often have they fought against me from my youth: but they could not prevail over me. The wicked have wrought upon my back: they have lengthened their iniquity. The Lord who is just will cut the necks of sinners: Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Sion. Let them be as grass upon the tops of houses: which withereth before it be plucked up: Who with the mower filleth not his hand: nor he that gathereth sheaves his bosom. And they that passed by have not said: The blessing of the Lord be upon you: we have blessed you in the name of the Lord. ”

  • BBE

    “You will have the fruit of the work of your hands: happy will you be, and all will be well for you. Your wife will be like a fertile vine in the inmost parts of your house: your children will be like olive plants round your table. See! this is the blessing of the worshipper of the Lord. May the Lord send you blessing out of Zion: may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life. May you see your children's children. Peace be on Israel.”

  • KJVA

    “For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord. The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel. ”

Psalms 128 — Context

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Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.

2

For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

3

Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.

4

Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.

5

The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.

6

Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.

Psalms 128:2-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 128:2-1953 say?
Psalms 128:2-1953 in the King James Version reads: “For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord. The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel. ”
Where is Psalms 128:2-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 128:2-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 128, verses 2–1953.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 128:2-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 128:2-1953 in?
Psalms 128:2-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 128:2-1953?
Psalms 128:2-1953 reads (KJV): “For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord. The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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