Psalms128
English Standard Version
1A of . is everyone who the Lord, who in his !
2You shall the fruit of the of your ; you shall be , and it shall be with you.
3Your will be like a your ; your will be like your .
4 , shall the be who the Lord.
5The Lord you ! May you the of the of your !
6May you your ! be !
Cross References
Psalms 128Poole contrasts eating the labor of one's hands with Deuteronomy's curse of others eating it.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
JFB notes Zec 8 as a virtual commentary, specifically correlating children in the streets/table.
Supported by JFB
Both Psalms close with the identical blessing and prayer: 'peace upon Israel'.
Supported by JFB
Calvin highlights enjoying the fruit of one's labor as the reversal of the covenant curse.
Supported by John Calvin
JFB connects the flourishing family to the metaphor of the luxuriant green olive tree.
Supported by JFB
Calvin notes the identical core principle: true blessedness belongs to those who fear Jehovah.
Supported by John Calvin
Calvin connects the previous Psalm's declaration of children as a heritage to this Psalm's olive plants.
Supported by John Calvin
Poole links personal, domestic happiness with seeking and rejoicing in the peace of Jerusalem.
Supported by Matthew Poole