Psalms 128:2 Meaning and Explanation
“For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Those who work honestly will enjoy the fruit of their labor and experience well-being.
The Context of Psalms 128:2
The promise extends to the rewards of honest labor and the contentment it brings.
What Does Psalms 128:2 Mean?
This verse promises that honest work produces genuine satisfaction. The laborer eats what their own hands have produced—a picture of integrity, fair compensation, and meaningful toil. It speaks to a life lived with purpose and honest gain rather than theft or corruption.
Happiness and shalom (wholeness, peace) come through this pathway of diligent, honest work. The promise is not of effortless abundance but of the deep contentment that comes from sustaining oneself through one's own faithful effort.
Psalms 128:2 in the Original Language
amal (עָמַל), 'labour' — hard work, toil; the fruit of effort expended. Here it signifies work done in integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 128:2
What does Psalms 128:2 mean?
Those who work honestly will enjoy the fruit of their labor and experience well-being.
What is the context of Psalms 128:2?
The promise extends to the rewards of honest labor and the contentment it brings.