Ps 128:1-6. The temporal blessings of true piety. The eighth chapter of Zecariah is a virtual commentary on this Psalm. Compare Ps 128:3 with Zec 8:5; and Ps 128:2 with Le 26:16 De 28:33 Zec 8:10; and Ps 128:6 with Zec 8:4.

      1. (Compare Ps 1:1).

      2. For thou shalt eat--that is, It is a blessing to live on the fruits of one's own industry.

      3. by the sides--or, "within" (Ps 48:2).
      olive plants--are peculiarly luxuriant (Ps 52:8).

      5. In temporal blessings the pious do not forget the richer blessings of God's grace, which they shall ever enjoy.

      6. Long life crowns all other temporal favors. As Ps 125:5, this Psalm closes with a prayer for peace, with prosperity for God's people.

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