New Revised Standard NRS
The Message Bible MSG
1 Happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways.
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All you who fear God, how blessed you are! how happily you walk on his smooth straight road!
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 worked hard and deserve all you've got coming. Enjoy the blessing! Revel in the goodness!
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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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 Thus shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord.
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Stand in awe of God's Yes. Oh, how he blesses the one who fears God!
5 The Lord bless you from Zion. May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
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Enjoy the good life in Jerusalem every day of your life.
6 May you see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel!
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And enjoy your grandchildren. Peace to Israel!
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