Commentary

Psalm 128

John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes (1754–65)

Short notes for ordinary readers by the founder of Methodism: practical, brief and to the point.

Verses 1–2

Full - Who hath a numerous issue. Shall speak - They shall courageously plead their cause in courts of judicature, not fearing to be crushed by the might of their adversaries.

Verses 3–6

Olive - plants - Numerous, growing and flourishing.

John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes (1754–65). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.