Psalms 122:7
Psalms 122:7 in Multiple Translations
May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.”
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.
May peace be inside your walls, and wealth in your noble houses.
May there be peace within your walls, and safety within your fortresses.
Peace be within thy walles, and prosperitie within thy palaces.
Peace is in thy bulwark, rest in thy high places,
Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
I desire that there will be peace inside the walls of the city and that people who are inside the palaces will be safe.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 122:7
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Psalms 122:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהִֽי
שָׁל֥וֹם
בְּ/חֵילֵ֑/ךְ
שַׁ֝לְוָ֗ה
בְּ/אַרְמְנוֹתָֽיִ/ךְ
יְהִֽי
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
שָׁל֥וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
N-ms
בְּ/חֵילֵ֑/ךְ
chêyl
H2426
rampart
Prep | N-ms | Suff
שַׁ֝לְוָ֗ה
shalvâh
H7962
ease
N-fs
בְּ/אַרְמְנוֹתָֽיִ/ךְ
ʼarmôwn
H759
citadel
Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 122:7
יְהִֽי
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
שָׁל֥וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
בְּ/חֵילֵ֑/ךְ
chêyl
H2426
"rampart"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a strong wall or fortress that protects a city or a group of people. It is used in the Bible to talk about armies, walls, and other kinds of strong defenses, and is translated as 'army', 'rampart', or 'wall'.
Definition: 1) rampart, fortress, wall 1a) rampart 1b) fortress Also means: che.lah (חֵילָה "bulwark" H2430)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: army, bulwark, host, [phrase] poor, rampart, trench, wall. See also: 2 Samuel 8:9; 2 Chronicles 26:13; Psalms 10:10.
שַׁ֝לְוָ֗ה
shalvâh
H7962
"ease"
N-fs
This word describes a state of quietness and ease, like having abundance and prosperity. It can also mean having a false sense of security, but in the Bible, it often refers to the peace and tranquility that comes from God.
Definition: quietness, ease, prosperity Aramaic equivalent: she.le.vah (שְׁלֵוָה "ease" H7963)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: abundance, peace(-ably), prosperity, quietness. See also: Psalms 122:7; Ezekiel 16:49; Proverbs 1:32.
בְּ/אַרְמְנוֹתָֽיִ/ךְ
ʼarmôwn
H759
"citadel"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for a high palace or fortress, like a citadel, appears in the Bible as a place of strength and power. It is often translated as castle or palace in the KJV. This word is used to describe the strongholds of kings and rulers.
Definition: : palace citadel, palace, fortress Also means: ar.mon (אַרְמוֹן ": fortress" H0759H)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: castle, palace. Compare H2038 (הַרְמוֹן). See also: 1 Kings 16:18; Jeremiah 49:27; Psalms 48:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 122:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 122:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 122:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 122:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 122:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 122:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 122:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 122:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 122:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 122:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 122:7
- Sermons on Psalms 122:7
Context — Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
5For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.
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.” 9For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Psalms 48:3 | God is in her citadels; He has shown Himself to be a fortress. |
| 3 | Isaiah 54:13 | Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. |
| 4 | James 3:18 | Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. |
| 5 | Psalms 48:13 | consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation. |
| 6 | Isaiah 9:7 | 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. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 12:18 | Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. |
Psalms 122:7 Summary
[Psalms 122:7 is a prayer for God to bring peace and prosperity to the city of Jerusalem, and it can also apply to our own lives and communities. Just like a strong wall protects a city, God's presence can bring safety and security to our lives (as seen in Psalms 46:1). We can trust in God's protection and provision, just like the psalmist is expressing, and pray for His peace to be in our own 'walls' and 'fortresses', which can be our homes, families, and personal lives (similar to what is described in Isaiah 26:1).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean by 'peace within your walls' in Psalms 122:7?
This phrase refers to the safety and security that comes from God's presence and protection, as seen in Psalms 23:4, where David trusts in God's rod and staff to guide him through the valley of the shadow of death.
How can we experience prosperity inside our fortresses as mentioned in Psalms 122:7?
This prosperity is not just material wealth, but also spiritual growth and well-being, as described in Psalms 1:3, where the righteous man prospers like a tree planted by streams of water.
Is Psalms 122:7 only talking about the city of Jerusalem or can it apply to other places?
While the verse is specifically addressing Jerusalem, its principles can be applied to any community or gathering of believers, as seen in Matthew 18:20, where Jesus says that where two or three are gathered in His name, He is there among them.
How can we pray for the peace of a city like Jerusalem as mentioned in the surrounding verses?
We can pray for the peace of a city by asking God to bring harmony and unity among its people, as well as protection from harm, as described in Psalms 122:6, where it says to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the prosperity of those who love it.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can contribute to the peace and prosperity of your own community, just like the psalmist is praying for Jerusalem?
- How does the idea of God's presence bringing peace and security impact your daily life and decisions?
- In what ways can you trust in God's protection and provision, just like the psalmist is expressing in Psalms 122:7?
- What are some 'fortresses' in your life that you need God to bring prosperity to, and how can you pray for that?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 122:7
Peace be within thy walls,.... The word say might be supplied; for this, with the following, seem to be petitions the psalmist puts into the mouths of those he desires to pray for Jerusalem's peace;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 122:7
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. Peace be within thy walls - thy external circumference.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 122:7
Within thy walls; in all thy dwellings. Within thy palaces; especially in the court and the dwellings of the princes and rulers, whose welfare is a public blessing to all the people.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 122:7
Psalms 122:7 Peace be within thy walls, [and] prosperity within thy palaces.Ver. 7. Peace be within thy walls] David had no sooner admonished others of their duty, but himself beginneth to them, Quod iussit et gessit. what he ordered he accomplished.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 122:7
(6, 7) It is impossible in English to reproduce the effect of the original in these references to the usual greetings of the East, since at the same time they contain alliterations and a play on the name of Jerusalem. There is first the challenge to the body of pilgrims to give the customary salutation, and then it is taken up in a threefold wish, varied each time. Then follows the reason of this unanimous and hearty prayer: “Ask for the peace of the city of peace; prosperity be to thy lovers, peace within thy walls, prosperity in thy palaces.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 122:7
Verse 7. Peace 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."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 122:7
7. walls … palaces] The same words are found in Psalms 48:13. Chçl denotes the outer wall or rampart: armôn includes all conspicuous buildings, such as forts and towers as well as palaces. There is an assonance between the words for ‘peace’ (shâlôm) and ‘prosperity’ (shalvâh) and the name Jerusalem. Whether the name of the city is etymologically connected with the root shlm is doubtful; but the sound of the name suggests the words for peace and prosperity, and the Psalmist prays that the nomen may be an omen, and that Jerusalem may enjoy the peace of which her name is an augury.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 122:7
Peace 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.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 122:7
6, 7. Peace of Jerusalem… peace… prosperity—The “peace of Jerusalem” involved the peace of the nation, the “peace” of the Church, and the orderly and edifying worship of God.
Sermons on Psalms 122:7
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My Peace by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the difference between how the world gives and how Jesus gives. He uses the example of a cautious deacon in the church who would carefully m |
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A Place to Hide by Jim Cymbala | Jim Cymbala emphasizes the priceless nature of God's unfailing love and the refuge it provides, likening God to a protective bird under whose wings we can find safety. He explains |
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Contrast of Faith by Peter Marshall | Peter Marshall contrasts two maritime disasters to illustrate the evolution of faith in society. He reflects on the survivors of the Athenia, who sang lighthearted songs in the fac |
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Gethsemane by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. He begins by emphasizing the love of Jesus, who willingly came down to earth to die on th |
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For Me to Live Is Christ by J. Sidlow Baxter | In this sermon, Dr. Dave Sidlow-Baxter focuses on the powerful words of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 1:21, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." He emphasizes that |
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Fighting the Blues by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing that we are not alone in facing challenges and doubts. He encourages listeners to reject negative thoughts and |
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Dr. Law and Dr. Grace - Part 1 by Lester Roloff | This sermon focuses on the theme of finding comfort and security in God's arms amidst life's challenges and uncertainties. It emphasizes the peace and protection that comes from be |