Psalms 128:1

PSALM CXXVIII

The blessedness of the man that fears the Lord, 1.

He is blessed in his labour, 2;

in his wife and children, 3, 4;

in the ordinances of God, 5;

and in a long life and numerous posterity, 6.

NOTES ON PSALM CXXVIII

This Psalm has no title, either in the Hebrew or any of the Versions; though the Syriac supposes it to have been spoken of Zerubbabel, prince of Judah, who was earnestly engaged in building the temple of the Lord. It seems to be a continuation of the preceding Psalm, or rather the second part of it. The man who is stated to have a numerous offspring, in the preceding Psalm, is here represented as sitting at table with his large family. A person in the mean while coming in, sees his happy state, speaks of his comforts, and predicts to him and his all possible future good. And why? Because the man and his family "fear God, and walk in his ways."