Psalms 128:1 «A Song of degrees. » Blessed [is] every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. Ver. 1. _Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord_] This psalm is fitly subjoined to the former, and it is λογος επιθαλαμιος, a kind of wedding sermon, written for the instruction and comfor... [ Continue Reading ]
For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy [shalt] thou [be], and [it shall be] well with thee. Ver. 2. _For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands_] That is, thou shalt reap and receive the sweet of thy sweat, whether it be of the brow or of the brain, according to the kind of thy calli... [ Continue Reading ]
Thy wife [shall be] as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Ver. 3. _Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine_] Full of bunches and clusters of rich ripe grapes; so she of children, and those virtuous; the little ones hanging on her breasts,... [ Continue Reading ]
Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD. Ver. 4. _Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed, &c._] "Behold," and "that thus"; _q.d._ Know it for a truth, and rest assured of the blessedness of married couples, whatsoever the devil and his agents (speaking basely of marriag... [ Continue Reading ]
The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Ver. 5. _The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion_] viz. With spiritual benedictions, Ephesians 1:3, and these are far better than all other that heaven and earth afford, Psalms 134:3 . _ And tho... [ Continue Reading ]
Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, [and] peace upon Israel. Ver. 6. Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children] A faithfid man shall abound with blessings, Proverbs 28:20, he shall have all that heart can wish or need require. _ And peace upon Israel_] Procured in part by thy piety and... [ Continue Reading ]