| English Standard Version | New International Version |
| 1Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways! | 1A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him. |
| 2You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you. | 2You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. |
| 3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. | 3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. |
| 4Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the LORD. | 4Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the LORD. |
| 5The LORD bless you from Zion! May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life! | 5May the LORD bless you from Zion; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. |
| 6May you see your children’s children! Peace be upon Israel! | 6May you live to see your children's children-- peace be on Israel. |
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