Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 128
Matthew Henry Commentary
Psalms 128
Matthew Henry Commentary
Psalms 128
"Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labor of thy hands: Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine, In the innermost parts of thy house; Thy children like olive plants, Round about thy table. Behold, thus shall the man be blessed That feareth Jehovah. Jehovah bless thee out of Zion: And see thou the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Yea, see thou thy children`s children. Peace be upon Israel. " — Psalms 128:1-6 (ASV)
Only those who are truly holy are truly happy. In vain do we pretend to be among those who fear God if we do not make it a matter of conscience to keep steadfastly to His ways. Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, whether they are high or low, rich or poor in the world. If you fear Him and walk in His ways, all will be well with you while you live, better when you die, and best of all in eternity.
By the blessing of God, the godly will obtain an honest livelihood. Here is a double promise: they will have something to do (for an idle life is a miserable, uncomfortable life) and will have health, strength, and power of mind to do it. They will not be forced to live on the labors of other people. It is as much a mercy as a duty, with quietness to work and eat our own bread.
They and their households will enjoy what they get. Those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways are the only truly happy persons, whatever their station in life may be. They will have abundant comfort in their family relations. And they will have all the good things God has promised and for which they pray.
A good man can have little comfort in seeing his children's children unless he sees peace upon Israel. Every true believer rejoices in the prosperity of the church. Hereafter, we will see greater things, with the everlasting peace and rest that remain for the Israel of God.
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