Psalms 128 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown
128:1
1. (Compare Psa 1:1).
128:2
2. For thou shalt eat--that is, It is a blessing to live on the fruits of one's own industry.
128:3
3. by the sides--or, "within" (Psa 48:2). olive plants--are peculiarly luxuriant (Psa 52:8).
128:5
5. In temporal blessings the pious do not forget the richer blessings of God's grace, which they shall ever enjoy.
128:6
6. Long life crowns all other temporal favors. As Psa 125:5, this Psalm closes with a prayer for peace, with prosperity for God's people.