Common English Bible CEB
The Message Bible MSG
1 Everyone who honors the LORD, who walks in God's ways, is truly happy!
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All you who fear God, how blessed you are! how happily you walk on his smooth straight road!
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 worked hard and deserve all you've got coming. Enjoy the blessing! Revel in the goodness!
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 bear children as a vine bears grapes, your household lush as a vineyard, The children around your table as fresh and promising as young olive shoots.
4 That's how it goes for anyone who honors the LORD: they will be blessed!
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Stand in awe of God's Yes. Oh, how he blesses the one who fears God!
5 May the LORD bless you from Zion. May you experience Jerusalem's goodness your whole life long.
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Enjoy the good life in Jerusalem every day of your life.
6 And may you see your grandchildren. Peace be on Israel!
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And enjoy your grandchildren. Peace to Israel!
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