Psalms 129:8

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

May none who pass by say to them, “The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Neither do they that go by say, The blessing of Jehovah be upon you; We bless you in the name of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

And those who go by do not say, The blessing of the Lord be on you; we give you blessing in the name of the Lord.

Free Bible Version

May passers-by not say to them, “The blessing of the Lord be on you; we bless you in the name of the Lord.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Neither they, which go by, say, The blessing of the Lord be vpon you, or, We blesse you in the Name of the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD.

One Unity Resource Bible

Neither do those who go by say, “The blessing of Adonai be on you. We bless you in Adonai ’s name.”

Translation for Translators

People who pass by and see men harvesting grain usually greet them by saying to them, “We wish/hope that Yahweh will bless you!” But this will not happen to those who hate Israel. We, acting as Yahweh’s representatives, bless you Israelis.

Unlocked Literal Bible

May those who pass by not say, “May the blessing of Yahweh be on you; we bless you in the name of Yahweh.”

Noah Webster Bible

Neither do they who go by, say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD.

World English Bible

Neither do those who go by say, “The blessing of Yahweh be on you. We bless you in Yahweh’s name.”

Young's Literal Translation

And the passers by have not said, 'The blessing of Jehovah [is] on you, We blessed you in the Name of Jehovah!'

Context

The Cords of the Wicked

⁷unable to fill the hands of the reaper, or the arms of the binder of sheaves. ⁸May none who pass by say to them, “The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.”

Summary

This verse speaks of a blessing pronounced upon those who pass by or work in the fields of the Lord. It portrays a picture of prosperity and favor from God for those who are dedicated to His service. The imagery of the blessing coming from the Lord's house signifies divine protection and provision for His people. It serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and obedience in experiencing God's blessings and goodness in our lives.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Neither do they which go by say, the blessing of the Lord be upon you,.... As was usual with passengers, when they went by where mowers, and reapers, and binders, were at work in the field in harvest time; who used to wish the presence and blessing of God with them, and upon their labours; and who returned the salutation, as may be seen in Boaz and his reapers, Rut 2:4; we bless you in the name of the Lord; which is either a continuation of the blessing of the passengers, or the answer of the reapers to them; so the Targum, "nor do they answer them, "we bless you",'' &c. The sense is, that those wicked men would have no blessing on them, from God nor men; that no God speed would be wished them; but that they were like the earth, that is covered with briers and thorns; which is nigh unto cursing, and its end to be burned. Next: Psalms Chapter 130