Everyone Who Fears the Lord?

“Blessed” is a loaded word.

Matthew 5 begins with the well-known section of Scripture known as the Beatitudes.

Psalm 128:1-6 (ESV) also begins with the word “blessed,” and describes the blessings connected with fearing the Lord.

“Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,
who walks in his ways!
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands;
you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.

Your wife will be like a fruitful vine
within your house;
your children will be like olive shoots
around your table.
Behold, thus shall the man be blessed
who fears the Lord.

The Lord bless you from Zion!
May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem
all the days of your life!
May you see your children’s children!
Peace be upon Israel!”

In verse two, the phrase, “It shall be well with you,” is used. What a comfort. Fear God. Blessings will be unto you.

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