Psalm 128
The full text of Psalm 128 in the Trinity Bible Version — clear modern English, translated from the original Hebrew. Free to read.
A Song of Ascents.
1 Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD,
who walks in his ways!
2 You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands;
you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.
3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine
within your house;
your children will be like olive shoots
around your table.
4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed
who fears the LORD.
5 The LORD bless you from Zion!
May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem
all the days of your life!
6 May you see your children's children!
Peace be upon Israel!
Translation notes (1)
- Psalm 128:3a Shetilei zetim (שְׁתִלֵי זֵיתִים), 'olive shoots', refers to the young saplings that spring up around the base of a mature olive tree and can be transplanted to extend the grove. The image pictures children as new growth ensuring the family's continuity, gathered around the table where the ancient household shared its common meal.
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