Psalm 128:6

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 128:6

Yea, thou shall see thy children's children ,.... A numerous race of descendants from him, which are the crown and glory of old men, Proverbs 17:6 ; this is also true of Christ's spiritual children by his church in successive ages, Isaiah 59:21 ; and peace upon Israel : all kind of prosperity, temporal and spiritual; peace, and abundance of it; as will be in the latter day, in the spiritual reign of Christ, Psalm 72:8 . It may be considered as a wish or prayer, with which the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 128:6

Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children - Thou shall not die till thou have seen thy family all settled in the world, and those of them who may be married blessed with children. And peace upon Israel - This is the same conclusion as in Psalm 125:1-5 ; and should be translated, Peace be upon Israel! May God favor his own cause, and bless all his people! 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 128:3-6

Home, sweet home! Apart from the plain teachings of Holy Scripture— I. THE MIND OF GOD IS EVIDENT IN REGARD TO FAMILY LIFE FROM THE NUMERICAL EQUALITY OF MEN AND WOMEN . It is not alone that God, in the beginning, gave one woman to be the wife of one man; but his will is still expressed by the equality which seems perpetual and universal in the numbers of each sex that are born. The histories of patriarchs and kings who departed from this monogamic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 128:6

Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children . This is mentioned as the crowning blessing granted to Job in his second period of happiness ( Job 42:16 ). It is here promised to the faithful generally, And peace upon Israel. This is best taken as a detached clause, like the concluding clause of Psalms 125:1-5 ; and rendered, "Peace be upon Israel." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 128:6

Length of life a recognition of family goodness. Notice that the welfare of the family and the welfare of the state are indissolubly connected. The expression, "children's children" is literally, "and see thou sons to thy sons." "Long life crowns all temporal favors." Solomon says that "children's children are the crown of old men." "The good man is glad that a pious stock is likely to be continued; he rejoices in the belief that other homes as happy as his own will be built up, wherein... read more

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