A Song of Ascents. A wisdom psalm.
v.1-4 Blessed is he who fears the Lord and walks in his way:
- you will eat the fruit of the labor of your hands
- you will be blessed and it will be well with you
- your wife will be fruitful and your children will be like olive shoots
v.5-6 Benediction.
- May the Lord bless you all your days
- May you see your children’s children
- Peace be upon Israel
This psalm teaches the blessings (stability and peace) that belong to those who fear the Lord and walk in his way.