The Tanakh · JPS 1917 Translation

Psalms 128

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Ketuvim — the Writings

Psalms chapter 128 — part of the Ketuvim — the Writings in the Jewish Bible. In the classic JPS 1917 translation it opens: “A Song of Ascents. Happy is every one that feareth HaShem, that walketh in His ways.” — the complete text of all 6 verses is below, free to read online.

1A Song of Ascents. Happy is every one that feareth HaShem, that walketh in His ways.

2When thou eatest the labour of thy hands, happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

3Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine, in the innermost parts of thy house; thy children like olive plants, round about thy table.

4Behold, surely thus shall the man be blessed that feareth HaShem.

5HaShem bless thee out of Zion; and see thou the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life;

6And see thy children's children. Peace be upon Israel!

6 verses · JPS 1917 (public domain)

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