Look! That is how the able-bodied man will be blessed who fears Jehovah. Jehovah will bless you out of Zion. See also the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life, and see the sons of your sons. May there be peace upon Israel.”​—Ps 128 Vss. 1-6.

A proper regard for the Creator is manifest by a person’s walking in his ways, complying with the course he outlines, observing his commands.

When this psalm was written, the sacred ark of the covenant, representing God’s presence, was located on Mount Zion. Hence, since the Most High was dwelling there in a representative way, all blessings could be spoken of as coming from Zion or Jerusalem. Since Jerusalem was the center of true worship, the welfare of individual Israelites was closely associated with the welfare of Jerusalem. So it was to the individual’s benefit to see the good of Jerusalem all the days of his life​—a long life that would enable him to see his grandsons.

The happiness that could be gained by obedience to God’s law was not restricted to individual Israelites. It could be enjoyed by the whole nation, if obedient. Appropriately, then, the psalmist closes with the prayerful expression: “May there be peace upon Israel.” (Ps. 128:6) Yes, may God’s people enjoy peace and security at all times.