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Psalms 122:8

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Berean Standard Bible

For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”

American Standard Version (1901)

For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

Bible in Basic English

Because of my brothers and friends, I will now say, Let peace be with you.

Free Bible Version

On behalf of my family and friends, I will now say, “May you be at peace.”

Geneva Bible 1599

For my brethren and neighbours sakes I will wish thee now prosperitie.

King James (Authorized) Version

For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

One Unity Resource Bible

For my brothers’ and companions’ sakes, I will now say, “Peace be within you.”

Translation for Translators

For the sake of my relatives and friends, I say, “My desire is that that inside Jerusalem people will live peacefully.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

For the sake of my brothers and my friends I will say, “May there be peace within you.”

Noah Webster Bible

For my brethren and companions' sake, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

World English Bible

For my brothers’ and companions’ sakes, I will now say, “Peace be within you.”

Young's Literal Translation

For the sake of my brethren and my companions, Let me speak, I pray thee, 'Peace [be] in thee.'

Context

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

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.

Summary

This verse expresses a heartfelt prayer for peace and prosperity within the city of Jerusalem. It reflects the deep desire for security and well-being among the inhabitants of the holy city. The psalmist's plea for peace serves as a reminder of the importance of unity and harmony among God's people. It also underscores the significance of Jerusalem as a symbol of God's presence and the center of worship. Ultimately, the verse conveys a longing for God's blessings to be upon His chosen city and its people.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

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.

Psalms 122:8

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

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.

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Berean Standard Bible

For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”

American Standard Version (1901)

For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

Bible in Basic English

Because of my brothers and friends, I will now say, Let peace be with you.

Free Bible Version

On behalf of my family and friends, I will now say, “May you be at peace.”

Geneva Bible 1599

For my brethren and neighbours sakes I will wish thee now prosperitie.

King James (Authorized) Version

For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

One Unity Resource Bible

For my brothers’ and companions’ sakes, I will now say, “Peace be within you.”

Translation for Translators

For the sake of my relatives and friends, I say, “My desire is that that inside Jerusalem people will live peacefully.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

For the sake of my brothers and my friends I will say, “May there be peace within you.”

Noah Webster Bible

For my brethren and companions' sake, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

World English Bible

For my brothers’ and companions’ sakes, I will now say, “Peace be within you.”

Young's Literal Translation

For the sake of my brethren and my companions, Let me speak, I pray thee, 'Peace [be] in thee.'