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Psalms 122:6
6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem— “May those who love you be at peace!
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
4There the tribes go up, the tribes of Adonai —as a testimony to Israel— to praise the Name of Adonai. 5For there thrones for judgment are set up, the thrones of the house of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem— “May those who love you be at peace! 7May there be shalom within your walls— quietness within your palaces.” 8For the sake of my brothers and friends, I now say: “Shalom be within you.”
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שַׁ֭אֲלוּ שְׁל֣וֹם יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם יִ֝שְׁלָ֗יוּ אֹהֲבָֽיִךְ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 122:6
- Psalms 51:18For You would not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it, nor be pleased by burnt offerings.
- Psalms 137:6May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I cease to remember you, if I do not set Jerusalem above my chief joy.
- Jeremiah 51:50Escapees from the sword, go! Do not stand still! Remember Adonai from afar— and make aliyah to Jerusalem in your heart.
- John 17:21that they all may be one. Just as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You, so also may they be one in Us, so the world may believe that You sent Me.
- Ephesians 4:3making every effort to keep the unity of the Ruach in the bond of shalom.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16Now may the Lord of shalom Himself give you shalom at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all!
- Genesis 12:3My desire is to bless those who bless you, but whoever curses you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.
- Numbers 24:9He crouches like a lion or a lioness— who would rouse him? He who blesses you will be blessed, and he who curses 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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