Psalms Chapter 128 (ASV)

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Psalms 128 is part of “Book V: The Deuteronomy Book” (107–150) in the outline of Psalms.

Psalms 128 summary

This, as the former, is a psalm for families. In that we were taught that the prosperity of our families depends upon the blessing of God; in this we are taught that the only way to obtain that blessing which will make our families comfortable is to live in the fear of God and in obedience to him. Those that do so, in general, shall be blessed (Psa 128:1, Psa 128:2, Psa 128:4), In particular, I. They shall be prosperous and successful in their employments (Psa 128:2). II. Their relations shall be agreeable (Psa 128:3). III. They shall live to see their families brought up (Psa 128:6). IV. They shall have the satisfaction of seeing the church of God in a flourishing condition (Psa 128:5, Psa 128:6). We must sing this psalm in the firm belief of this truth, That religion and piety are the best friends to outward prosperity, giving God the praise that it is so and that we have found it so, and encouraging ourselves and others with it. A song of degrees.

Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).

1. 1 A Song of Ascents. Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways.
2. 2 For thou shalt eat the labor of thy hands: Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
3. 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. 4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed That feareth Jehovah.
5. 5 Jehovah bless thee out of Zion: And see thou the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
6. 6 Yea, see thou thy children’s children. Peace be upon Israel.