God’s Word Translation
Psalms 122:8
8For the sake of my relatives and friends, let me say, “May it go well for you!”
Psalms 122:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
- New International Version (NIV)For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)For my brothers and companions' sake I will say, "Peace be within you!"
- New King James Version (NKJV)For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, “Peace be within you.”
Context of Psalms 122:8
6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. 7May there be peace inside your walls and prosperity in your palaces.” For the sake of my relatives and friends, let me say, “May it go well for you!” 9For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek what is good for you.
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לְ֭מַעַן אַחַ֣י וְרֵעָ֑י אֲדַבְּרָה־נָּ֖א שָׁל֣וֹם בָּֽךְ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 122:8
- Psalms 16:3Those who lead holy lives on earth are the noble ones who fill me with joy.
- Psalms 42:4I will remember these things as I pour out my soul: how I used to walk with the crowd and lead it in a procession to God’s house. ⌞I sang⌟ songs of joy and thanksgiving while crowds of people celebrated a festival.
- Psalms 119:63I am a friend to everyone who fears you and to everyone who follows your guiding principles.
- Ephesians 4:4There is one body and one Spirit. In the same way you were called to share one hope.
- Philippians 2:2Then fill me with joy by having the same attitude and the same love, living in harmony, and keeping one purpose in mind.
- James 3:13Do any of you have wisdom and insight? Show this by living the right way with the humility that comes from wisdom.
Commentaries on Psalms 122:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8For any brethren and companions' sakes - Because this city is the abode of my kinsfolk and countrymen, I will wish it prosperity. I will promote its peace and tranquillity by all means in my power. I will affectionately say, May peace be within thee!Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8For my brethren and companions‘ sakes - Because they dwell there; or, because they go up there to worship; or, because they love thee, and find their happiness in thee; or, because they are unconverted, and all my hope of their salvation is to be derived from thee - from the church, from the influence of religion. I will now say, Peace be within thee - I will pray for thy peace, for thy prosperity, for the blessing of God upon thee - because their good…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. 8-98-9. In the welfare of the city, as its civil, and especially the religious relations, was involved that of Israel. now--as in Psa 115:2.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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