Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.” New Living Translation O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls and prosperity in your palaces. English Standard Version Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!” Berean Standard Bible May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.” King James Bible Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. New King James Version Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces.” New American Standard Bible “May peace be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces.” NASB 1995 “May peace be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces.” NASB 1977 “May peace be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces.” Legacy Standard Bible May peace be within your walls, And tranquility within your palaces.” Amplified Bible “May peace be within your walls And prosperity within your palaces.” Christian Standard Bible may there be peace within your walls, security within your fortresses.” Holman Christian Standard Bible may there be peace within your walls, prosperity within your fortresses.” American Standard Version Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces. Contemporary English Version May there be peace inside your city walls and in your palaces. English Revised Version Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. GOD'S WORD® Translation May there be peace inside your walls and prosperity in your palaces." Good News Translation May there be peace inside your walls and safety in your palaces." International Standard Version May peace be within your ramparts, and prosperity within your fortresses." Majority Standard Bible May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.? NET Bible May there be peace inside your defenses, and prosperity inside your fortresses! New Heart English Bible Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces. Webster's Bible Translation Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. World English Bible Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPeace is in your bulwark, rest in your high places, Young's Literal Translation Peace is in thy bulwark, rest in thy high places, Smith's Literal Translation Peace shall be in thy fortification, peace in thy palaces. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet peace be in thy strength: and abundance in thy towers. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible May peace be within your ramparts, prosperity within your towers.” New Revised Standard Version Peace be within your walls, and security within your towers.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePeace be within your walls and prosperity within your palaces. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Let there be peace by your power and prosperity within your walls. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces. Brenton Septuagint Translation Let peace, I pray, be within thine host, and prosperity in thy palaces. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem…6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. 7May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.” 8For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”… Cross References Isaiah 66:12 For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her knees. Jeremiah 29:7 Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Zechariah 8:16-19 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, / do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD. / Then the word of the LORD of Hosts came to me, saying, ... Isaiah 54:13 Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. Isaiah 60:17-18 Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler. / No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise. 1 Kings 4:25 Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree. Micah 4:3-4 Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war. / And each man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, with no one to frighten him. For the mouth of the LORD of Hosts has spoken. Isaiah 32:18 Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest. Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Ephesians 2:14-17 For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. ... Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Treasury of Scripture Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces. peace 1 Chronicles 12:18 Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band. Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 54:13 And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children. within thy palaces Psalm 48:3 God is known in her palaces for a refuge. Jump to Previous Bulwark Bulwarks Citadels High Houses Inside Noble Palaces Peace Places Prosperity Rest Security Towers Walls Wealth WithinJump to Next Bulwark Bulwarks Citadels High Houses Inside Noble Palaces Peace Places Prosperity Rest Security Towers Walls Wealth WithinPsalm 122 1. David professes his joy for the church6. And prays for the peace thereof May there be peace within your walls This phrase is a prayer for peace within the city of Jerusalem, which is often seen as a symbol of God's dwelling place and the center of worship for the Israelites. The "walls" refer to the physical fortifications of the city, which were crucial for protection against enemies. Biblically, peace (shalom) is not just the absence of conflict but a state of completeness and well-being. This prayer reflects the desire for divine protection and harmony among the inhabitants. Jerusalem's peace is significant as it is the city where God chose to place His name (1 Kings 11:36) and where the temple was built. The peace of Jerusalem is also a recurring theme in prophetic literature, pointing to a future time of messianic peace (Isaiah 2:2-4). and prosperity inside your fortresses. Persons / Places / Events 1. JerusalemThe city of Jerusalem is central to this Psalm. It is the spiritual and political heart of Israel, representing God's dwelling place and the unity of His people. 2. David Traditionally attributed to King David, this Psalm reflects his deep love for Jerusalem and his desire for its peace and prosperity. 3. Pilgrims The context of Psalm 122 is a song of ascents, sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for the feasts. It reflects their prayers and hopes for the city. Teaching Points The Importance of PeacePeace is not just the absence of conflict but the presence of God's order and blessing. We should seek peace in our communities and personal lives, reflecting God's kingdom. Prosperity in God's Terms Biblical prosperity is holistic, encompassing spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. It is not merely material wealth but thriving in God's presence and purpose. Prayer for Our Communities Just as the Psalmist prays for Jerusalem, we are called to pray for our cities and communities, asking for God's peace and prosperity to reign. Unity Among Believers The peace within Jerusalem's walls symbolizes unity among God's people. We should strive for unity in the body of Christ, working together for His glory. God's Protection The mention of fortresses reminds us of God's protection. We can trust in His safeguarding over our lives and communities.Verse 7. - Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. The prayer, which he would have others offer, the psalmist now offers himself. The prayer embraces, first, the whole community; then, especially those who have the direction and government of it. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew May there beיְהִֽי־ (yə·hî-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be peace שָׁל֥וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace within your walls, בְּחֵילֵ֑ךְ (bə·ḥê·lêḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 2426: An army, an intrenchment [and] prosperity שַׁ֝לְוָ֗ה (lə·wāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7962: Quietness, ease inside your fortresses.” בְּאַרְמְנוֹתָֽיִךְ׃ (bə·’ar·mə·nō·w·ṯā·yiḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 759: A citadel Links Psalm 122:7 NIVPsalm 122:7 NLT Psalm 122:7 ESV Psalm 122:7 NASB Psalm 122:7 KJV Psalm 122:7 BibleApps.com Psalm 122:7 Biblia Paralela Psalm 122:7 Chinese Bible Psalm 122:7 French Bible Psalm 122:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 122:7 Peace be within your walls and prosperity (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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