Psalm 128

Psalm 128
James J. Chepponis

Sung on this track by the PURPLE cantor with optional oboe.

REFRAIN
May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

VERSE 1
Happy are you who fear the Lord,
who walk in his ways!
For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork,
happy shall you be, and favored.

VERSE 2
Your spouse shall be like a fruitful vine
in the recesses of your home;
Your children like olive plants
around your table.

VERSE 3
Behold, thus is the person blessed who fears the Lord.
The Lord bless you from Zion:
may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem
all the days of your life.

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Psalm 128
Michel Guimont

Sung on this track by the TEAL cantor with optional violin.

Refrain:
Blessed are those who fear the Lord.

Verse 1
Blessed are those who fear the Lord,
Who walk in his ways!
For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork;
Blessed shall you be and favored.

Verse 2
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
In the recesses of your home;
Your children like olive plants
Around your table.

Verse 3
Behold, thus is the man blessed
Who fears the Lord.
The Lord bless you from Zion
May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem*

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Psalm 128
Marty Haugen

Sung on this track by the ORANGE cantor with optional violin

Refrain:
Blest are those who love you, happy those who follow you,
blest are those who seek you, O God.

Verse 1
Happy all those who fear the Lord,
And walk in God’s pathway;
You will find what you long for:
The riches of our God.

Verse 2
Your spouse shall be like a fruitful vine
In the midst of your home,
Your children flourish like olive plants
Rejoicing at your table.

Verse 3
May the blessings of God be yours
All the days of your life,
May the peace and the love of God
Live always in your heart.

TEXT:  PSALM 128:1-2, 3, 5;
MUSIC:  MARTY HAUGEN, © 1987, GIA PUBLICATIONS, INC.