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.
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See! this is the blessing of the worshipper of the Lord.
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May the Lord send you blessing out of Zion: may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
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May you see your children's children. Peace be on Israel.
Psalms 128:6-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 128:6-1964 say?
Psalms 128:6-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “May you see your children's children. Peace be on Israel.”
Where is Psalms 128:6-1964 in the Bible?
Psalms 128:6-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 128, verses 6–1964.
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 128:6-1964.
What translation should I read Psalms 128:6-1964 in?
Psalms 128:6-1964 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 128:6-1964?
Psalms 128:6-1964 reads (BBE): “May you see your children's children. Peace be on 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.