Psalms 128:2 nasb — When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, You will be happy and it will be well with you.

NASB

"When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, You will be happy and it will be well with you."

— Psalms 128:2, NASB

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Psalms 128 — Context

1

How blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, Who walks in His ways.

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When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, You will be happy and it will be well with you.

3

Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine Within your house, Your children like olive plants Around your table.

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Behold, for thus shall the man be blessed Who fears the LORD.

5

The LORD bless you from Zion, And may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.

Psalms 128:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 128:2 say?
Psalms 128:2 in the NASB reads: “When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, You will be happy and it will be well with you.”
Where is Psalms 128:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 128:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 128, verse 2.
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.
What translation should I read Psalms 128:2 in?
Psalms 128:2 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?
Psalms 128:2 reads (NASB): “When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, You will be happy and it will be well with you.” 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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