Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 128

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Verses 1-6

PSALM 128

Ps 128:1-6. The temporal blessings of true piety. The eighth chapter of Zecariah is a virtual commentary on this Psalm. Compare Ps 128:3 with Zec 8:5; and Ps 128:2 with Le 26:16; De 28:33; Zec 8:10; and Ps 128:6 with Zec 8:4.

1. (Compare Ps 1:1).

Verses 2

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

Verses 3

3. by the sides—or, "within" (Ps 48:2).

olive plants—are peculiarly luxuriant (Ps 52:8).

Verses 4-5

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

Verses 6

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

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory (1871). Public domain.