Verses 1–6
The man who fears God will be blessed in his family life. The Ps. has been called the ’Home, Sweet Home ’of Judaism.
3. By the sides of thine house] RV ’in the innermost parts of thine house,’ i.e. in the women’s apartment. Olive plants] a precious tree in Palestine. 5. ’May the Lord bless thee out of Zion,’ i.e. from His dwelling-place.
6. The Psalmist closes with a note of patriotism: RV ’Peace be upon Israel.’