Psalms 128
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Lutheran reading notes
In Psalms chapter 128, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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[A Song of degrees.] Blessed {is} every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
Psalms 128:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy {shalt} thou {be}, and {it shall be} well with thee.
Psalms 128:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Thy wife {shall be} as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
Psalms 128:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.
Psalms 128:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
Psalms 128:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, {and} peace upon Israel.
Psalms 128:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.