Useful Bible Studies > Songs of Ascent Commentary
Last part: God’s plans for Israel
· Here is a poem that explains each verse and each word picture in Psalm 128. First, compare it with the translation in your Bible. This will help you to understand the parts of Psalm 128 that may seem difficult. Then use the poem again when you pray. Perhaps you have had experiences like those that the author of Psalm 128 had. Then you will be able to make the poem into your own prayer to God.
A song for the journey to Jerusalem.
[1] Everyone who respects God knows real happiness.
Such people behave in the manner that God approves.
[2] Your work will succeed.
There will be a good harvest.
You will be happy and you will be successful.
[3] At home, your wife will carry out her tasks well.
She will be like a bush that yields plentiful fruit.
Your sons will gather round your table.
They will be like young plants that will grow to become useful trees.
[4] Yes! That is how God shows his kindness.
He is kind to the man who respects him.
[5] I pray that, from Jerusalem, God will show you his kindness.
I pray that he will continue to do this for your whole life.
I pray that good things will happen in Jerusalem.
And I pray that you will see these things.
[6] I pray that you will live long enough to see your grandchildren.
I pray that the country called Israel will have peace.
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