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1 Happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways.
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Everyone who honors the LORD, who walks in God's ways, is truly happy!
2 You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be happy, and it shall go well with you.
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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 vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots 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 Thus shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord.
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That's how it goes for anyone who honors the LORD: they will be blessed!
5 The Lord bless you from Zion. May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
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May the LORD bless you from Zion. May you experience Jerusalem's goodness your whole life long.
6 May you see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel!
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And may you see your grandchildren. Peace be on Israel!
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