1.

Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.

1. (Compare ).

2.

For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

2. For thou shalt eat—that is, It is a blessing to live on the fruits of one's own industry.

3.

Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.

3. by the sides—or, "within" (Psalms 48:2).
olive plants—are peculiarly luxuriant (Psalms 52:8).

4.

Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.

5.

The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.

5. In temporal blessings the pious do not forget the richer blessings of God's grace, which they shall ever enjoy.

6.

Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel.

6. Long life crowns all other temporal favors. As Psalms 125:5, this Psalm closes with a prayer for peace, with prosperity for God's people.