Psalm 128:
"The message of this psalm is that one is never truly happy until he is truly holy. It begins with a pronouncement of blessing (or happiness), on a certain kind of man, a man who fears the Lord (verses 1-4). It concludes with a prayer for blessing (verses 5-6).
"The message of this psalm is that one is never truly happy until he is truly holy. It begins with a pronouncement of blessing (or happiness), on a certain kind of man, a man who fears the Lord (verses 1-4). It concludes with a prayer for blessing (verses 5-6).
The author and occasion are unknown.
I. The Basics of Fearing the Lord (128:1-4).
....that walketh in his ways. vs.1
II. The Blessings of Fearing the Lord (128:2-3, 5-6).
...and it shall be well with thee. vs.2
A. In the Present (128:2-3);
....thy children like olive plants round about thy table. vs.3
B. In the Future (128:5-6).
.....The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: vs.5
Contentment is one of Yahweh’s greatest blessings to those who are faithful.
Verses 2-3: Four blessings are recounted:
(1) Provisions;
(2) Prosperity;
(3) Reproducing partner; and
(4) Flourishing progeny."
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