The Bible in Basic English BBE
Good News Translation GNT
1 <A Song of the going up.> Happy is the worshipper of the Lord, who is walking in his ways.
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Happy are those who obey the Lord, who live by his commands.
2 You will have the fruit of the work of your hands: happy will you be, and all will be well for you.
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Your work will provide for your needs; you will be happy and prosperous.
3 Your wife will be like a fertile vine in the inmost parts of your house: your children will be like olive plants round your table.
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Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in your home, and your children will be like young olive trees around your table.
4 See! this is the blessing of the worshipper of the Lord.
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A man who obeys the Lord will surely be blessed like this.
5 May the Lord send you blessing out of Zion: may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
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May the Lord bless you from Zion! May you see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life!
6 May you see your children's children. Peace be on Israel.
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May you live to see your grandchildren! Peace be with Israel!
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Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.