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Psalms 122:9

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Berean Standard Bible

For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.

American Standard Version (1901)

For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God I will seek thy good.

Bible in Basic English

Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will be working for your good.

Free Bible Version

On behalf of the house of the Lord our God, I pray that everything goes well for you.

Geneva Bible 1599

Because of the House of the Lord our God, I will procure thy wealth.

King James (Authorized) Version

Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.

One Unity Resource Bible

For the sake of the house of Yahweh Eloheikhem [Yahweh our God], I will seek your good.

Translation for Translators

And because I love the temple of Yahweh our God, I pray that things will go well for the people who live in Jerusalem.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For the sake of the house of Yahweh our God, I will seek good for you.

Noah Webster Bible

Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.

World English Bible

For the sake of the house of Yahweh our God, I will seek your good.

Young's Literal Translation

For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God, I seek good for thee!

Context

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

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 to reign within the walls of Jerusalem. It reflects the deep desire for security and well-being for the city and its inhabitants. The mention of 'the house of the Lord our God' signifies the importance of divine presence and protection in ensuring the city's welfare. Overall, the verse conveys a sense of hope and trust in God's faithfulness to bless and safeguard His people.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Let me say--house of . . . God--in wider sense, the Church, whose welfare would be promoted by the good of Jerusalem. Next: Psalms Chapter 123

Psalms 122:9

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

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 the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.

American Standard Version (1901)

For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God I will seek thy good.

Bible in Basic English

Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will be working for your good.

Free Bible Version

On behalf of the house of the Lord our God, I pray that everything goes well for you.

Geneva Bible 1599

Because of the House of the Lord our God, I will procure thy wealth.

King James (Authorized) Version

Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.

One Unity Resource Bible

For the sake of the house of Yahweh Eloheikhem [Yahweh our God], I will seek your good.

Translation for Translators

And because I love the temple of Yahweh our God, I pray that things will go well for the people who live in Jerusalem.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For the sake of the house of Yahweh our God, I will seek good for you.

Noah Webster Bible

Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.

World English Bible

For the sake of the house of Yahweh our God, I will seek your good.

Young's Literal Translation

For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God, I seek good for thee!