What does Psalm 128:4 mean?
In the ancient world, prosperity was seen as a sign of divine approval, and nearly all hardship was interpreted as divine punishment (John 9:1–2). That interpretation is not true (John 9:3). However, those who follow the instructions given by their own Creator are much more likely to experience success (Proverbs 9:10–11; 11:3–8; 14:27). Israel—as a nation—was given a unique promise of blessings in response to their obedience to the Lord (Deuteronomy 30:15–18). In this psalm, the writer has celebrated the good things which come from a proper reverence of God (Psalm 128:1–3).Proverbs emphasizes that godly wisdom leads to happiness, while disobedience creates disaster (Proverbs 3:5–8; 8:33–36).
