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Psalms 128:2 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 128:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 128 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.”
Psalms 128:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 128:2
The nature of blessing is specified: 'For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.' The word 'for' explains the blessing announced in verse 1. The phrase 'eat the labour of thine hands' promises that honest work will produce fruit one can enjoy. This blessing includes both productive labor and ability to enjoy its results - neither is guaranteed apart from God's favor. Some work hard but never enjoy fruit (Ecclesiastes 6:2); others eat what others labored for (conquest, oppression). The promise is that God-fearers will benefit from their ow...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 128:2
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“Say ye to the righteous”
“and by the arm of his strength”
“and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards”
“that which I have seen to be good and proper is for one to eat and to drink”
“and the fruit of your ground”
“in the fruit of your body”
“my beloved brothers”
“and lives long”
“That it may be well with thee”
“Behold”