King James Version
Psalm 128
Domestic tranquility and communal flourishing form the heart of this warm wisdom poem. It depicts a quiet home where honest work brings satisfaction, comparing a partner to a fruitful vine and children to olive plants around the table. Positioned as the ninth Song of Ascents in the Psalter (Psalms 120 through 134), this chapter offered ancient pilgrims a vision of how personal integrity brings peace to the broader community of Jerusalem. A memorable key verse sets the theme: "Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways." (Psalm 128:1). Its clear tone celebrates simple daily blessings and generational hope.
1 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.
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