Psalms 122:7

Psalms 122:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
• New International Version (NIV)May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!"
• New King James Version (NKJV)Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces.”

Context of Psalms 122:7

5Here stand the thrones where judgment is given, the thrones of the dynasty of David. 6Pray for peace in Jerusalem. May all who love this city prosper. O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls and prosperity in your palaces. 8For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “May you have peace.” 9For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek what is best for you, O Jerusalem.

Psalms 122:7 word by word

יְהִֽי־שָׁל֥וֹם בְּחֵילֵ֑ךְ שַׁ֝לְוָ֗ה בְּאַרְמְנוֹתָֽיִךְ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Peaceשָׁלוֹםshâlôm shâlôm · peaceH7965
• be within thy wallsחֵלchêyl chêl · rampartH2426
• prosperityשַׁלְוָהshalvâh · easeH7962
• within thy palacesאַרְמוֹן'armôn · citadel: fortressH759

Cross-references for Psalms 122:7

• 1 Chronicles 12:18Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of the Thirty, and he said, “We are yours, David! We are on your side, son of Jesse. Peace and prosperity be with you, and success to all who help you, for your God is the one who helps you.” So David let them join him, and he made them officers over his troops.
• Isaiah 9:7His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!
• Isaiah 54:13I will teach all your children, and they will enjoy great peace.
• John 14:27“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
• James 3:18And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
• Psalms 48:3God himself is in Jerusalem’s towers, revealing himself as its defender.

Commentaries on Psalms 122:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Peace be within thy walls - This is the form of prayer that they are to use: "May prosperity ever reside within thy walls, on all the people that dwell there; and tranquillity within thy palaces or high places, among the rulers and governors of the people."Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Peace be within thy walls - The word here rendered walls, means properly an host, an army; then a fortification, an entrenchment, especially the ditch or trench with the low wall or breastwork which surrounds it. Gesenius, Lexicon. It refers here to the fortifications or defenses around Jerusalem. And prosperity - Peace; the same word which is used in the previous verse, and expressing the same idea - that of tranquility. Within thy palaces - This word…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

Topics related to Psalms 122:7

• Intercession
• Patriotism

In the dictionaries

• Degrees, Song of
• Hallel
• Jerusalem
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• Degrees, Songs of
• Dial of Ahaz
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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