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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
the Week of Proper 17 / Ordinary 22
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Bible Commentaries
Psalms 128

Peake's Commentary on the BiblePeake's Commentary

Verses 1-6

CXXVIII. The Blessing of a Pious Home.

Psalms 128:2 a. i.e. without being robbed by the oppressor. This shows how low peasant life in Israel has sunk.

Psalms 128:3 . Observe the seclusion of women.— olive plants are a type of fruitfulness. As the parent tree decays, new plants sprout from the roots. They are also an image of beauty and freshness.

Bibliographical Information
Peake, Arthur. "Commentary on Psalms 128". "Peake's Commentary on the Bible ". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/pfc/psalms-128.html. 1919.
 
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