Psalm 128:1-6 & Psalm 129:1-8
Q.1. Who was the Psalmist addressing in Psalm 128? What was promised for those who fear God? – (Ps.128:1-6)
We all fear various things. Many fear the opinions of others. Here the Psalmist highlighted the ones who will be blessed by God – How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways … Behold, for thus shall the man be blessed who fears the Lord (Ps.128:1 & 4). All people are blessed by God. However, those who place God first, will prosper personally and in family life in a recognizable way. Israel’s prosperity would also be seen in national prosperity and peace. This is still true of the influence of those who love and fear God in any community and nation. Righteousness exalts a nation.
Q.2. What is the testimony of those who suffer persecution? Why did the Psalmist reject the blessing of his oppressors? – (Ps.129:1-8)
The Psalmist expressed the insecurity that the persecution of the godly brought in the nation of Israel. However, his testimony was clear – “Many times they have persecuted me from my youth up; Yet they have not prevailed against me (Ps.129:2). He rejected the prayer for blessing from their oppressors because they were empty words. They are not only insincere, but impotent, because the ungodly incur God’s wrath when they oppress the righteous.