New International Version | NET Bible |
1A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him. | 1A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the LORD's loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands! |
2You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. | 2You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure. |
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 in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table. |
4Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the LORD. | 4Yes indeed, the man who fears the LORD will be blessed in this way. |
5May the 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, that you might see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life, |
6May you live to see your children's children-- peace be on Israel. | 6and that you might see your grandchildren. May Israel experience peace! |
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