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May Israel have peace!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/128.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />May you see your children’s children! Peace be upon Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/128.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />that you may see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/128.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, <i>and</i> peace upon Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/128.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Yes, may you see your children’s children. Peace <i>be</i> upon Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/128.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/128.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Indeed, may you see your children&#8217s children. Peace be upon Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/128.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Indeed, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/128.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Indeed, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/128.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, may you see your [family perpetuated in your] children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/128.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and will see your children’s children! Peace be with Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/128.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and will see your children&#8217s children! Peace be with Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/128.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Yea, see thou thy children's children. Peace be upon Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/128.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />May you live long enough to see your grandchildren. Let's pray for peace in Israel! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/128.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children. Peace be upon Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/128.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />May you live to see your children's children. Let there be peace in Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/128.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May you live to see your grandchildren! Peace be with Israel! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/128.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And may you see your children's children! Peace be on Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/128.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and that you might see your grandchildren. May Israel experience peace! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/128.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, may you see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/128.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Yes, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/128.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />that you may see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/128.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/128.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And see the sons of your sons! Peace on Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/128.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And see the sons of thy sons! Peace on Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/128.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And see thou the sons to thy sons: peace upon Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/128.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And mayest thou see thy children's children, peace upon Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/128.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 127:6>And may you see the sons of your sons. Peace be upon Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/128.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and live to see your children’s children. Peace upon Israel! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/128.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />May you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/128.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Yea, you shall see your children's children, and peace upon Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/128.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you shall see your children's children and peace upon Israel! <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/128.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And see thy children's children. Peace be upon Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/128.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And mayest thou see thy children's children. Peace be upon Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/128-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16415" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/128.htm">Blessed Are All who Walk in His Ways</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>May the LORD bless you from Zion, that you may see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life, <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ū·rə·’êh- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">that you may see</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇā·nîm (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">your children’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: lə·ḇā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">children.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">Peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">be upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel!</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-6.htm">Proverbs 17:6</a></span><br />Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-23.htm">Genesis 50:23</a></span><br />He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation, and indeed the sons of Machir son of Manasseh were brought up on Joseph’s knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-16.htm">Job 42:16</a></span><br />After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-21.htm">Isaiah 59:21</a></span><br />“As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the LORD. “My Spirit will not depart from you, and My words that I have put in your mouth will not depart from your mouth or from the mouths of your children and grandchildren, from now on and forevermore,” says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-23.htm">Isaiah 65:23</a></span><br />They will not labor in vain or bear children doomed to disaster; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD—they and their descendants with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">1 Kings 2:4</a></span><br />and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-8.htm">1 Chronicles 28:8</a></span><br />So now in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, keep and seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God, so that you may possess this good land and leave it as an inheritance to your descendants forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-40.htm">Deuteronomy 4:40</a></span><br />Keep His statutes and commandments, which I am giving you today, so that you and your children after you may prosper, and that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-29.htm">Deuteronomy 5:29</a></span><br />If only they had such a heart to fear Me and keep all My commandments always, so that it might be well with them and with their children forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-2.htm">Deuteronomy 6:2</a></span><br />so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-29.htm">2 Samuel 7:29</a></span><br />Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with Your blessing the house of Your servant will be blessed forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-4.htm">1 Timothy 5:4</a></span><br />But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a></span><br />I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15</a></span><br />From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50</a></span><br />His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Yes, you shall see your children's children, and peace on Israel.</p><p class="hdg">thou shalt see</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/50-23.htm">Genesis 50:23</a></b></br> And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third <i>generation</i>: the children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were brought up upon Joseph's knees.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/42-16.htm">Job 42:16</a></b></br> After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, <i>even</i> four generations.</p><p class="hdg">peace</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/125-5.htm">Psalm 125:5</a></b></br> As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: <i>but</i> peace <i>shall be</i> upon Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/66-12.htm">Isaiah 66:12</a></b></br> For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon <i>her</i> sides, and be dandled upon <i>her</i> knees.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/1-16.htm">Galatians 1:16</a></b></br> To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Ascents</a> <a href="/psalms/128-3.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Children's</a> <a href="/psalms/126-6.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/psalms/125-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/120-5.htm">Live</a> <a href="/psalms/125-5.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/psalms/127-5.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Song</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Ascents</a> <a href="/psalms/132-12.htm">Children</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-22.htm">Children's</a> <a href="/psalms/130-6.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/132-14.htm">Live</a> <a href="/psalms/147-14.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/psalms/129-8.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Song</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 128</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">The various blessings which follow those who fear God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical times, seeing one's grandchildren was considered a sign of divine favor and a reward for a life lived in accordance with God's commandments. The concept of generational blessing is prevalent throughout Scripture, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/17-6.htm">Proverbs 17:6</a>, which states, "Children’s children are a crown to the aged." This reflects the cultural importance of family and legacy in ancient Israel. The promise of seeing one's descendants also ties into the Abrahamic covenant, where God promised Abraham numerous descendants (<a href="/genesis/15-5.htm">Genesis 15:5</a>). This blessing is a tangible expression of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.<p><b>Peace be upon Israel!</b><br>This phrase is a prayer for the well-being and prosperity of the nation of Israel. The Hebrew word for peace, "shalom," encompasses not only the absence of conflict but also completeness, welfare, and harmony. In the context of the Psalms, this peace is often associated with God's presence and favor. The desire for peace upon Israel reflects the covenant relationship between God and His chosen people, as seen in <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a>, where the Aaronic blessing includes a prayer for peace. Historically, Israel's peace was often threatened by surrounding nations, making this prayer particularly poignant. Theologically, this peace points forward to the ultimate peace brought by the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the "Prince of Peace" in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>. This eschatological peace is anticipated in the New Testament, where believers are called to live in peace and unity, reflecting the peace of Christ (<a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Colossians 3:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/128.htm">Psalm 128</a>, traditionally attributed to King David or another Israelite poet, who writes about the blessings of fearing the Lord.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/children's_children.htm">Children’s Children</a></b><br>Refers to grandchildren, symbolizing the continuation of family lineage and the blessing of a long life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, representing the collective people of God who are recipients of His peace and blessings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_longevity_and_legacy.htm">The Blessing of Longevity and Legacy</a></b><br>Seeing one's grandchildren is a sign of God's favor and a life well-lived. It reflects the biblical value of family and the importance of leaving a godly legacy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_peace.htm">The Importance of Peace</a></b><br>The peace upon Israel signifies not just the absence of conflict but the presence of God's wholeness and prosperity. Believers are encouraged to seek and pray for peace in their families and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_faithfulness.htm">Generational Faithfulness</a></b><br>The verse underscores the importance of passing down faith and values to future generations. It challenges believers to invest in the spiritual growth of their descendants.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_covenant_with_his_people.htm">God’s Covenant with His People</a></b><br>The mention of Israel reminds us of God's enduring covenant with His people. It encourages believers to trust in God's promises and His faithfulness across generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_128.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 128</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_family_planning.htm">What does the Bible say about family planning?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_124_6_with_invasions.htm">Psalm 124:6 claims God protected Israel from being devoured, yet the Bible elsewhere describes God allowing invasions and captivities. How do we reconcile this contrast?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_if_believers_die_young_or_childless.htm">Psalm 128:5-6 envisions a long life and seeing future generations--what about believers who die young or never have descendants?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'everlasting_father'_god's_title.htm">Is 'Everlasting Father' a title for God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/128.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Children's children.</span>--Dr. Perowne illustrates from Virgil: "adspicies <span class= "bld">. . .</span> natos natorum et qui nascentur ab illis." (Comp. <a href="/context/zechariah/8-4.htm" title="Thus said the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age.">Zechariah 8:4-5</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">And peace . . .</span>--The conjunction spoils the passage. The psalm concludes with the prayer, "Peace upon Israel." (Comp. <a href="/psalms/125-5.htm" title="As for such as turn aside to their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be on Israel.">Psalm 125:5</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/128.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children</span>. This is mentioned as the crowning blessing granted to Job in his second period of happiness (<a href="/job/42-16.htm">Job 42:16</a>). It is here promised to the faithful generally, <span class="cmt_word">And peace upon Israel.</span> This is best taken as a detached clause, like the concluding clause of <a href="/psalms/125.htm">Psalm 125</a>, and rendered, "Peace be upon Israel." <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/128-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">that you may see</span><br /><span class="heb">וּרְאֵֽה־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·rə·’êh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your children’s</span><br /><span class="heb">בָנִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">children!</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבָנֶ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Peace</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be upon</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/128-6.htm">Psalm 128:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/128-6.htm">Psalm 128:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/128-6.htm">Psalm 128:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/128-6.htm">Psalm 128:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/128-6.htm">Psalm 128:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/128-6.htm">Psalm 128:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/128-6.htm">Psalm 128:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/128-6.htm">Psalm 128:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/128-6.htm">Psalm 128:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/128-6.htm">Psalm 128:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/128-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 128:6 Yes may you see your children's children (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/128-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 128:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 128:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/129-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 129:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 129:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>