Chapter 127

Happiness both of this life and of the next, is obtained by fearing, and sincerely serving God.

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   A gradual Canticle. Blessed are all that fear our Lord, that walk in his ways.

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   Because thou shalt eat the labours of thy hands: blessed art thou, and it shall be well with thee.

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   Thy wife as a fruitful vine, in the sides of thy house. Thy children as young plants of olive-trees, round about thy table.

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   Behold so shall the man be blessed, that feareth our Lord.

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   Our Lord out of Sion bless thee: and that thou mayst see the good things of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.

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   And that thou mayst see thy children's children, peace upon Israel.