Loyola University Chicago

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Psalm 128


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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.