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Psalms 122:6
6Pray for the well-being of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure;
Psalms 122:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
- New International Version (NIV)Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! "May they be secure who love you!
- New King James Version (NKJV)Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.
Context of Psalms 122:6
4where the tribes, the Lord’s tribes, go up to give thanks to the name of the Lord. (This is an ordinance for Israel.) 5There, thrones for judgment are placed, thrones of the house of David. Pray for the well-being of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure; 7may there be peace within your walls, security within your fortresses.” 8Because of my brothers and friends, I will say, “May peace be in you.”
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שַׁ֭אֲלוּ שְׁל֣וֹם יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם יִ֝שְׁלָ֗יוּ אֹהֲבָֽיִךְ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 122:6
- Psalms 51:18In your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build the walls of Jerusalem.
- Psalms 137:6May my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not exalt Jerusalem as my greatest joy!
- Jeremiah 51:50You who have escaped the sword, go and do not stand still! Remember the Lord from far away, and let Jerusalem come to your mind.
- John 17:21May they all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us, so that the world may believe you sent me.
- Ephesians 4:3making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16May the Lord of peace himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
- Genesis 12:3I will bless those who bless you, I will curse anyone who treats you with contempt, and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you.
- Numbers 24:9He crouches, he lies down like a lion or a lioness — who dares to rouse him? Those who bless you will be blessed, and those who curse you will be cursed.
- 1 John 3:14We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers and sisters. The one who does not love remains in death.
Commentaries on Psalms 122:6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem - שלום shalom signifies both peace and prosperity. Let her unanimity never be disturbed; let her prosperity ever be on the increase! They shall prosper that love thee - In the peace and prosperity of the city, they shall find their peace and their prosperity; and even on this ground they should love the city, and labor to promote its best interests. There is a remarkable alliteration in this verse, the letter ש shin…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem - The prosperity, the welfare of Jerusalem - for peace is everywhere the image of prosperity and happiness. Compare Psalm 51:18. This is the language which those who were going up to the city - to the house of the Lord - addressed to each other, expressing the joyful feelings of their hearts at their own near approach to the city. It breathes the desire that all would pray for the peace and prosperity of a city so dear to…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-9Verses 6-9 Those who can do nothing else for the peace of Jerusalem, may pray for it. Let us consider all who seek the glory of the Redeemer, as our brethren and fellow-travellers, without regarding differences which do not affect our eternal welfare. Blessed Spirit of peace and love, who didst dwell in the soul of the holy Jesus, descend into his church, and fill those who compose it with his heavenly tempers; cause bitter contentions to cease, and make…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-9Prayers for the peace of Jerusalem are motivated by love of family and God’s sanctuary.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6-76-7. Let peace--including prosperity, everywhere prevail.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 122
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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