How bless'd is he who fears the Lord And walks in his appointed ways

Verse 1

How bless'd is he who fears the LORD And walks in his appointed ways.

Verse 2

For thy hands labour thou shalt eat, And shalt be happy all thy days.

Verse 3

Thy wife shall like a goodly vine By thy house side be fruitful found: Thy children like fair olive plants, Adorn thy cheerful table round.

Verse 4

Lo, thus the man who fears the LORD, With earthly good shall blessed be:

Verse 5

Yea more, the LORD from Zion hill Will heav'nly blessings send to thee. The good of our Jerusalem, Thou all thy happy life shalt view.

Verse 6

Thy children's children thou shalt see, And peaceful times on Isr'el too.