1A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.
1A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the LORD's loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!
2You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.
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 will be like olive shoots around 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.
4Yes, this will be the blessing for the man 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; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
5May the LORD bless you from Zion, that you might see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life,
6May you live to see your children's children-- peace be on Israel.
6and that you might see your grandchildren. May Israel experience peace!
