[:en]The central message of this Psalm is to fear the Lord and walk in His ways. What does it mean to fear the Lord? It means showing loving reverence to the Lord.
What are the blessings if we fear the Lord?
- Satifsfaction – “You will eat the fruits of your labor” (v. 2a)
- Prosperity – “Blessings and prosperity will be yours (vs. 2b)
- Abundance – “Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house” (v. 3a)
- Children – “You sons will be like olive shoots aorund your table” (v.3b)
The fear of the Lord is the key to God’s blessings. Walk in obedience to His Word and you will find enjoyment in your work and in your home.
“The beauty of the house is order; the blessing of the house is contentment; the glory of the house is hospitality; the crown of the house is godliness” -Annoymous[:]