New International VersionMay there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.”
New Living TranslationO Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls and prosperity in your palaces.
English Standard VersionPeace be within your walls and security within your towers!”
Berean Standard BibleMay there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.”
King James BiblePeace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
New King James VersionPeace 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 BibleMay 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 Biblemay there be peace within your walls, security within your fortresses.”
Holman Christian Standard Biblemay there be peace within your walls, prosperity within your fortresses.”
American Standard VersionPeace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.
Contemporary English VersionMay there be peace inside your city walls and in your palaces.
English Revised VersionPeace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationMay there be peace inside your walls and prosperity in your palaces."
Good News TranslationMay there be peace inside your walls and safety in your palaces."
International Standard VersionMay peace be within your ramparts, and prosperity within your fortresses."
NET BibleMay there be peace inside your defenses, and prosperity inside your fortresses!
New Heart English BiblePeace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.
Webster's Bible TranslationPeace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMay there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.”
World English BiblePeace 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 TranslationPeace 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 VersionLet peace be in your virtue, and abundance in your towers.
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 Bible
Peace 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 1917
Peace 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 bepeacewithin your walls,and prosperityinside your fortresses.”8For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”…
Cross References Isaiah 66:12For 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 29:7Seek 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 8:16-19These 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 54:13Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.
Isaiah 60:17-18Instead 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 4:25Throughout 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 4:3-4Then 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 32:18Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest.
Isaiah 9:6-7For 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 26:3You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
John 14:27Peace 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 5:1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Ephesians 2:14-17For 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 4:7And 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, Thineare we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peacebe unto thee, and peacebe 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 ofhis government and peacethere 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 childrenshall be taught of the LORD; and greatshall be the peace of thy children. within thy palaces Psalm 48:3
God is known in her palaces for a refuge. Jump to Previous BulwarkBulwarksCitadelsHighHousesInsideNoblePalacesPeacePlacesProsperityRestSecurityTowersWallsWealthWithinJump to Next BulwarkBulwarksCitadelsHighHousesInsideNoblePalacesPeacePlacesProsperityRestSecurityTowersWallsWealthWithinPsalm 122 1.David professes his joy for the church6.And prays for the peace thereofMay there be peace within your wallsThis 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.
Prosperity here refers to the well-being and flourishing of the city's inhabitants. The "fortresses" indicate the strongholds or defensive structures within Jerusalem, suggesting a secure and stable environment where prosperity can thrive. In the historical context, prosperity was often linked to God's blessing and favor, as seen in the covenant promises to Israel (Deuteronomy 28:1-14). The prosperity of Jerusalem is also a type of the spiritual prosperity found in Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. The imagery of fortresses can be connected to God being a refuge and strength for His people (Psalm 46:1). The prayer for prosperity is a call for God's continued provision and abundance, reflecting the hope for a future where God's kingdom is fully realized. 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. DavidTraditionally attributed to King David, this Psalm reflects his deep love for Jerusalem and his desire for its peace and prosperity. 3. PilgrimsThe 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 TermsBiblical 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 CommunitiesJust 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 BelieversThe 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 ProtectionThe mention of fortresses reminds us of God's protection. We can trust in His safeguarding over our lives and communities. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 122
What does 'guard your heart' mean?
Psalm 120:7 - Does the psalmist's emphasis on peace conflict with other Scripture passages depicting aggressive warfare?
Psalm 122:6: How do centuries of turmoil and conflict align with the instruction to 'pray for the peace of Jerusalem'?
Psalm 122:3: Why call Jerusalem 'compact together' when archaeological evidence shows multiple expansions over time?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, bepeaceשָׁל֥וֹם(šā·lō·wm)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7965:Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peacewithin your walls,בְּחֵילֵ֑ךְ(bə·ḥê·lêḵ)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 2426:An army, an intrenchment[and] prosperityשַׁ֝לְוָ֗ה(lə·wāh)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7962:Quietness, easeinside 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
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