Psalms 128

1 A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, that walketh in his ways.

A song for pilgrims going up to Jerusalem. Happy are all those who worship the Lord, everyone who follows his ways!

2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thy hands; happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

You will eat what your own hands have produced. You will be happy and do well.

3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine in the inner part of thy house; thy children like olive-plants round about thy table.

Your wife will be like a fruitful vine growing in your home. Your children will be like the shoots of an olive tree around your table.

4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed that feareth Jehovah.

This will certainly be the Lord's blessing on those who worship him.

5 Jehovah will bless thee out of Zion; and mayest thou see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life,

May the Lord go on blessing you from Zion; may you see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life.

6 And see thy children's children. Peace be upon Israel!

May you see your children's children. May Israel be at peace!