Psalms 128

1 A Song of Ascents. Happy is every one that feareth the LORD, 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 When thou eatest 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 innermost parts 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, surely thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.

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

5 The LORD bless thee out of Zion; and see thou 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!