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James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 128:1

PSALM 128THE BLESSEDNESS OF THE FAMILY THAT FEARS THE LORDThe theme of these six brief verses is, "Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, that walketh in his ways" (Psalms 128:1), the same thought being repeated in Psalms 128:4.The date, occasion and authorship are unknown.Delitzsch pointed out that, "Psalms 127 and Psalms 128 supplement each other."[1] The happiness and prosperity that men desire is represented in Psalms 127 as "a gift of God," whereas in Psalms 128 they are seen as a... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 128:1

Psalms 128:0. The sundry blessings which follow them that fear God. A Song of Degrees. Title. המעלות שׁיר Shiir hammangaloth.] This psalm is thought to have been written by the author of the preceding one, and to have been used by the Jews as a hymn in their office of matrimony. The subject and occasion of it are the same with those of the former. The two last verses seem to have been spoken by the priest; as probably was the former psalm, and directed to the good man himself, who came at the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 128:2

Psalms 128:2. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands— That is, provided thou thus fear the Lord: for it is observable, that all these blessings are promised as the reward of a religious conduct, or fearing the Lord. See the REFLECTIONS at the end. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 128:2

2. For thou shalt eat—that is, It is a blessing to live on the fruits of one's own industry. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 128:1

1. Summary statement of blessing 128:1Everyone who fears Yahweh and obeys His precepts enjoys blessing. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 128:1-6

Psalms 128In this wisdom ascent psalm, the writer rejoiced in the Lord’s blessings. He reviewed previously received blessings and then prayed for greater blessings (cf. Numbers 6:24-26)."In one form or another, the word ’bless’ is used four times, but it is the translation of two different Hebrew words. In Psalms 128:1-2, it is the word asher which is often translated ’happy’ (Genesis 30:12-13), and in Psalms 128:4-5, it is barak, which means ’blessed of the Lord.’" [Note: Ibid., p. 348.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 128:2-4

2. Some specific blessings 128:2-4The work of the person who fears and obeys God will be productive. It will yield joy and well-being to him (Psalms 128:2; cf. Psalms 127:1-2). Such a man’s wife will also be fruitful. Vines were everywhere in Israel, and grape production was one of its chief industries. The implication of this statement is that the wife would bear children. Likewise, the children of the godly would make beneficial contributions symbolized by olives, another one of the most... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 128:1-6

The man who fears God will be blessed in his family life. The Ps. has been called the ’Home, Sweet Home ’of Judaism.3. By the sides of thine house] RV ’in the innermost parts of thine house,’ i.e. in the women’s apartment. Olive plants] a precious tree in Palestine. 5. ’May the Lord bless thee out of Zion,’ i.e. from His dwelling-place.6. The Psalmist closes with a note of patriotism: RV ’Peace be upon Israel.’ read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 128:2

(2) For thou.—The Hebrew by the position of the particle is more emphatic:“For it is the labour of thine hands thou shalt eat.”(See Note, Psalms 116:10.) This picture of a successful and peaceful husbandry, which itself throws a whole flood of light on the condition of Palestine and of the people, now not nomadic but agricultural, is rendered still more emphatic by references to the numerous passages where it is foretold that enemies would devour the harvests (Deuteronomy 28:30-33; Leviticus... read more

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