Common English Bible CEB
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1 Everyone who honors the LORD, who walks in God's ways, is truly happy!
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Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.
2 You will definitely enjoy what you've worked hard for— you'll be happy; and things will go well for you.
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You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.
3 In your house, your wife will be like a vine full of fruit. All around your table, your children will be like olive trees, freshly planted.
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Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.
4 That's how it goes for anyone who honors the LORD: they will be blessed!
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Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the LORD.
5 May the LORD bless you from Zion. May you experience Jerusalem's goodness your whole life long.
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May the LORD bless you from Zion; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
6 And may you see your grandchildren. Peace be on Israel!
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May you live to see your children’s children— peace be on Israel.
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