PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 128:1. This wisdom psalm expands some of
the topics in Psalms 127:1. Psalms 127:1 ended with the “blessed...
man” (Psalms 127:5), and Psalms 128:1 gives a further description of
this man. For the ancient Israelites, blessedness consisted of a
productive farm, with a faithf... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 128:5 MAY YOU SEE YOUR CHILDREN’S CHILDREN.
This includes living to be old enough to see one’s grandchildren and
the delight they give (Proverbs 17:6). It also includes the prospect
of a faithful family line (Psalms 103:17). With such faithfulness and
blessedness, PEACE would in... [ Continue Reading ]