1A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the LORD's loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!
1How joyful are those who fear the LORD— all who follow his ways!
2You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.
2You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How joyful and prosperous you will be!
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.
3Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine, flourishing within your home. Your children will be like vigorous young olive trees as they sit around your table.
4Yes indeed, the man who fears the LORD will be blessed in this way.
4That is the LORD’s blessing for those who fear him.
5May the LORD bless you from Zion, that you might see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life,
5May the LORD continually bless you from Zion. May you see Jerusalem prosper as long as you live.
6and that you might see your grandchildren. May Israel experience peace!
6May you live to enjoy your grandchildren. May Israel have peace!
