Psalms 128:1
What does Psalms 128:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 128:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Happy is the worshipper of the Lord, who is walking in his ways.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A Song of the Ascents. O the happiness of every one fearing Jehovah, Who is walking in His ways.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A gradual canticle. Often have they fought against me from my youth, let Israel now say.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, that walketh in his ways.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2For thou shalt eat the labor of thy hands: Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 124:1
If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, Let Israel now say,
- Psalms 126:1
When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
- Psalms 81:13
Oh that my people would hearken unto me, That Israel would walk in my ways!
- Psalms 120:1
In my distress I cried unto Jehovah, And he answered me.
- Psalms 103:13
Like as a father pitieth his children, So Jehovah pitieth them that fear him.
- Psalms 119:1
Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.
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