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1 How joyful are those who fear the LORD — all who follow his ways!
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Everyone who honors the LORD, who walks in God's ways, is truly happy!
2 You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How joyful and prosperous you will be!
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You will definitely enjoy what you've worked hard for— you'll be happy; and things will go well for you.
3 Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine, flourishing within your home. Your children will be like vigorous young olive trees as they sit around your table.
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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.
4 That is the LORD ’s blessing for those who fear him.
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That's how it goes for anyone who honors the LORD: they will be blessed!
5 May the LORD continually bless you from Zion. May you see Jerusalem prosper as long as you live.
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May the LORD bless you from Zion. May you experience Jerusalem's goodness your whole life long.
6 May you live to enjoy your grandchildren. May Israel have peace!
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And may you see your grandchildren. Peace be on Israel!
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