Psalms 128 (ESV)

6 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

The ESV balances word-for-word accuracy with modern English readability. Favored by scholars and pastors for study and preaching, it preserves the structure of the original Hebrew and Greek while using clear, contemporary language.

Psalms Chapter 128 contains 6 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways!

2You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.

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.

5The 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!

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What is Psalms 128 in the ESV?

Psalms 128 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 6 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 128 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 128 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 128 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 128 contains 6 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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