Psalm 128:1

Blessedness of the Fear of the LORD.

A Song of Ascents.

1 ¹How blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, Who ²walks in His ways.

Psalm 128:1 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 128:1

Blessed [is] everyone that feareth the Lord
Be he who he will; of whatsoever nation, Jew or Gentile; of whatsoever sex, age, or condition, high or low, rich or poor, ( Acts 10:35 ) ; such an one is blessed now, and will be hereafter; (See Gill on Psalms 112:1);

that walketh in his ways:
which God has prescribed and directed his people to walk in, his ordinances and commands; which, to walk in, is both pleasant and profitable: it supposes life, requires strength and wisdom; and is expressive of progression, or going on and continuance in them: and where the true fear of God is, which includes every grace, and the whole of religious worship, there will be a conscientious regard to the ways of God: such avoid evil, and do good, because of the fear of God, ( Job 1:1 ) ( Nehemiah 5:15 ) .

Psalm 128:1 In-Context

1 How blessed is everyone who fears the LORD , Who walks in His ways.

2 When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, You will be happy and it will be well with you.

3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine Within your house, Your children like olive plants Around your table.

4 Behold, for thus shall the man be blessed Who fears the LORD .

5 The LORD bless you from Zion, And may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 112:1; Psalms 119:1
• 2. Psalms 119:3