Psalms 122:7

What does Psalms 122:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 122:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

May peace be inside your walls, and wealth in your noble houses.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Peace is in thy bulwark, rest in thy high places,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Peace be within thy bulwarks, prosperity within thy palaces.

Context

v.6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.

v.7This passage

v.8For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 9:7

    Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

  • 1 Chronicles 12:18

    Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the thirty, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thy helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.

  • Psalms 48:13

    Mark ye well her bulwarks; Consider her palaces: That ye may tell it to the generation following.

  • James 3:18

    And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.

  • Psalms 48:3

    God hath made himself known in her palaces for a refuge.

  • Isaiah 54:13

    And all thy children shall be taught of Jehovah; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

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