Psalms 122:6
What does Psalms 122:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 122:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949O make prayers for the peace of Jerusalem; may they whose love is given to you do well.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Ask ye the peace of Jerusalem, At rest are those loving thee.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 29:7
And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray unto Jehovah for it; for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
- Psalms 51:18
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
- John 17:21
that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be in us: that the world may believe that thou didst send me.
- Psalms 137:6
Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, If I remember thee not; If I prefer not Jerusalem Above my chief joy.
- Genesis 12:3
and I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse: and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
- Ephesians 4:3
giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
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