Psalm 128:1

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 128:1-6

It is here shown that godliness has the promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. I. It is here again and again laid down as an undoubted truth that those who are truly holy are truly happy. Those whose blessed state we are here assured of are such as fear the Lord and walk in his ways, such as have a deep reverence of God upon their spirits and evidence it by a regular and constant conformity to his will. Where the fear of God is a commanding principle in the heart the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 128:1

Blessed is everyone that feareth the Lord ,.... Be he who he will; of whatsoever nation, Jew or Gentile; of whatsoever sex, age, or condition, high or low, rich or poor, Acts 10:35 ; such an one is blessed now, and will be hereafter; See Gill on Psalm 112:1 ; that walketh in his ways : which God has prescribed and directed his people to walk in, his ordinances and commands; which, to walk in, is both pleasant and profitable: it supposes life, requires strength and wisdom; and is... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 1 1Blessed is the man who feareth Jehovah. In the preceding Psalm it was stated that prosperity in all human affairs, and in the whole course of our life, is to be hoped for exclusively from the grace of God; and now the Prophet admonishes us that those who desire to be partakers of the blessing of God must with sincerity of heart devote themselves wholly to him; for he will never disappoint those who serve him. The first verse contains a summary of the subject-matter of the Psalm; the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 128:1

Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord (comp. Psalms 112:1 ; Psalms 115:13 ); that walketh in his ways . The psalmist assumes that true religious fear of God, and a good and holy life, will necessarily go together. The point on which he wishes to insist is that on every such case will rest God's blessing. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 128:1

Practical fear. "Feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways." "Let us cultivate that holy filial fear of Jehovah, which is the essence of all true religion; the fear of reverence, of dread to offend, of anxiety to please, and of entire submission and obedience. This fear of the Lord is the fit fountain of holy living; we look in vain for holiness apart from it: none but those who fear the Lord will ever walk in his ways" (Spurgeon). The rabbis explain the sentence in this way: "Abstains... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 128:1-6

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 128:1-6

Present recompense. It is quite certain that the true and loyal servant of God will be abundantly rewarded; it is not certain when or how he will receive his recompense. There are three spheres in which that reward may lie. It may be largely, almost wholly, in the future . Bitter and protracted persecution may make the present life nearly worthless, so far as happiness is concerned (see 1 Corinthians 15:19 ). Or it may be largely in the sphere of the spiritual—in the cleansed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 128:1-6

The secret of the happy home. I. THE FEAR OF THE LORD . 1. This is not a slavish fear , but that reverent and loving regard to the Lord's will, in all things, which will make a man shrink from transgression. 2. He has this blessed fear who himself has known the loving-kindness of the Lord , and whose love has been wakened up thereby. This fear of the Lord is the essential foundation of the truly happy home. 3. It must be in the head of the household , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 128:1-6

A sunny picture of the life era good man. "Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord," etc. I. THE GREATEST , MOST INFLUENTIAL , RELIGION IS COMPOUNDED OF " THE FEAR " OF THE CONSCIENCE AND THE TRUST AND LOVE OF THE HEART . "The fear" is the elevating fear of offending against the highest law, and the strongest, tenderest love—one of the holiest feelings that Christ has generated in the new life. II. SUCH A CONTINUATION RESULTS IN ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 128:1

Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord - That honors God; that is truly pious. See the notes at Psalms 1:1; Psalms 112:1. What that blessedness is, is indicated in the following verses.That walketh in his ways - The ways which God commands or directs. On the word “walketh,” see the notes at Psalms 1:1. read more

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