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Psalm 128

and its New Testament afterlife

2 places · 2 books

The chapter as it stands, read forward into the canon it would help write. Beside each verse, the New Testament places that quote, allude to, or echo it — follow any to read it in its own argument. The verse number opens its full reception dossier.

1

Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways.

2

For you will eat the labor of your hands. You will be happy, and it will be well with you.

3

Your wife will be as a fruitful vine, in the innermost parts of your house; your children like olive plants, around your table.

4

Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears Yahweh.

5

May Yahweh bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life.

6

Yes, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel.