1How blessed are all who fear the LORD as they follow in his ways.
1A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the LORD's loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!
2You will eat from the work of your hands; you will be happy, and it will go well for you.
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 like olive shoots surrounding 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.
4See how the man will be blessed 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, and may you observe the prosperity of Jerusalem every day that you live!
5May the LORD bless you from Zion, that you might see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life,
6And may you see your children's children! Peace be on Israel!
6and that you might see your grandchildren. May Israel experience peace!
