Psalms 122 · Verse 6

Psalms 122:6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Psalms 122:6, King James Version

Psalms 122:6 in other translations

BSBPray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.
WEBPray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who love you will prosper.
ASVPray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.
YLTAsk ye the peace of Jerusalem, At rest are those loving thee.
DARBYPray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
BBEO make prayers for the peace of Jerusalem; may they whose love is given to you do well.
WebsterPray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

What does Psalms 122:6 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 122:6-7
6-7. Let peace--including prosperity, everywhere prevail.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem - שלום shalom signifies both peace and prosperity. Let her unanimity never be disturbed; let her prosperity ever be on the increase! They shall prosper that love thee - In the peace and prosperity of the city, they shall find their peace and their prosperity; and even on this ground they should love the city, and labor to promote its best interests. There is a remarkable alliteration in this verse, the letter ש shin frequently recurring. שאלו שלום ירושלם ישליו אהביך Shaalu shelom yerushalam yishlayu ohabeycha. "Ask ye the prosperity of Jerusalem; they shall be quiet that love thee." There are remarkable specimens of similar alliteration to be found in all poets, ancient and modern. This formed the chief feature of our ancient poetry. Thus in Peter the plouphman: - "In a somers seysoun whan sete was the sonne I schoop me in a shrowde as I a sheep were." And the same manner often appears, even in Milton himself. See the II Penseroso: - "Oft, on a plat of rising ground, I hear the far-off curfew sound Over some wide-watered shore, Swinging slow with sullen roar."

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 122:6-9
Those who can do nothing else for the peace of Jerusalem, may pray for it. Let us consider all who seek the glory of the Redeemer, as our brethren and fellow-travellers, without regarding differences which do not affect our eternal welfare. Blessed Spirit of peace and love, who didst dwell in the soul of the holy Jesus, descend into his church, and fill those who compose it with his heavenly tempers; cause bitter contentions to cease, and make us to be of one mind. Love of the brethren and love to God, ought to stir us up to seek to be like the Lord Jesus in fervent prayer and unwearied labour, for the salvation of men, and the Divine glory.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Psalms 122:6 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

שַׁ֭אֲלוּSha.'a.luask forH7592
שְׁל֣וֹםshe.Lom[the] peace ofH7965
יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑םye.ru.sha.LimJerusalemH3389
יִ֝שְׁלָ֗יוּyish.La.yumay they be at easeH7951
אֹהֲבָֽיִךְ\׃'o.ha.Va.yikh[those who] love youH157

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 122:6

  • Psalms 51:18

    Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

  • Genesis 12:3

    And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

  • Jeremiah 29:7

    And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

  • Psalms 137:6-7

    If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.

  • Numbers 24:9

    He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who shall stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.

  • Jeremiah 51:50

    Ye that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: remember the Lord afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.

  • 1 John 3:14

    We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:16

    Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

  • John 17:21

    That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

  • Ephesians 4:3

    Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Pray.
51:18; 137:6,7; Jer 51:50; Joh 17:21; Eph 4:3; 2Th 3:16
they shall.
Ge 12:3; Nu 24:9; 1Jo 3:14

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Context

  • Psalms 122:5

    For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

  • Psalms 122:6

    Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

  • Psalms 122:7

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

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Psalms 122:6 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Pedid la paz de Jerusalem: sean prosperados los que te aman.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Demandez la paix de Jérusalem; ceux qui t’aiment prospéreront.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Bittet um die Wohlfahrt Jerusalems! Es gehe wohl denen, die dich lieben!