Psalms 128:1

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A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the LORD’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 119:1 : 1 א(Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the LORD.
  • Ps 112:1 : 1 Praise the LORD! How blessed is the one who obeys the LORD, who takes great delight in keeping his commands.
  • Ps 103:13 : 13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on his faithful followers.
  • Luke 1:50 : 50 from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him.
  • Acts 9:31 : 31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.
  • Ps 103:17 : 17 But the LORD continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,
  • Ps 147:11 : 11 The LORD takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.
  • Ps 127:1 : 1 A song of ascents, by Solomon. If the LORD does not build a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the LORD does not guard a city, then the watchman stands guard in vain.
  • 1 Thess 4:1 : 1 A Life Pleasing to God Finally then, brothers and sisters, we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us about how you must live and please God(as you are in fact living) that you do so more and more.
  • Luke 1:6 : 6 They were both righteous in the sight of God, following all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.
  • Ps 115:13 : 13 He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old.
  • Ps 1:1-3 : 1 ¶ Book 1(Psalms 1-41) How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers! 2 Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the LORD’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by flowing streams; it yields its fruit at the proper time, and its leaves never fall off. He succeeds in everything he attempts.
  • Ps 81:13 : 13 If only my people would obey me! If only Israel would keep my commands!
  • Ps 103:1 : 1 By David. Praise the LORD, O my soul! With all that is within me, praise his holy name!
  • Ps 119:3 : 3 who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps.
  • Ps 120:1 : 1 A song of ascents. In my distress I cried out to the LORD and he answered me.
  • Ps 121:1 : 1 A song of ascents. I look up toward the hills. From where does my help come?
  • Ps 122:1 : 1 A song of ascents, by David. I was glad because they said to me,“We will go to the LORD’s temple.”
  • Ps 123:1 : 1 A song of ascents. I look up toward you, the one enthroned in heaven.
  • Ps 124:1 : 1 A song of ascents, by David.“If the LORD had not been on our side”– let Israel say this!–
  • Ps 125:1 : 1 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved and will endure forever.
  • Ps 126:1 : 1 A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the well-being of Zion, we thought we were dreaming.

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    1Praise the LORD! How blessed is the one who obeys the LORD, who takes great delight in keeping his commands.

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    1א(Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the LORD.

    2How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart,

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    2The one who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

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    2You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.

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    23Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

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    13He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old.

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    15How blessed are the people who worship you! O LORD, they experience your favor.

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    10To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

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    4How blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD and does not seek help from the proud or from liars!

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    23The LORD grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable.

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    12The LORD shows his faithful followers the way they should live.

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    5How blessed are those who find their strength in you, and long to travel the roads that lead to your temple!

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    15May you be blessed by the LORD, the Creator of heaven and earth!

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    8Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!

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    9The LORD will designate you as his holy people just as he promised you, if you keep his commandments and obey him.

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    9The one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely, but the one who behaves perversely will be found out.

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    20O family of Levi, praise the LORD! You loyal followers of the LORD, praise the LORD!

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