Bible Strands
Psalms 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses worshippers assembling at Jerusalem, the site where the thrones of judgment and the house of David are established.
The words — The imperative שַׁ֭אֲלוּ (Sha.'a.lu) commands the community to "ask for" the peace (שְׁל֣וֹם, she.Lom) of Jerusalem, followed by the wish יִ֝שְׁלָ֗יוּ (yish.La.yu) that those who love the city "may be at ease."
The thread — This plea for urban welfare echoes the petition for Zion’s walls in Psalms 51:18, the blessing covenant in Genesis 12:3, and the exilic instruction in Jeremiah 29:7 to seek a city’s prosperity.
Why it lands — The text commands active intercession for a city’s stability, requiring readers to direct their prayers toward communal well-being rather than personal advantage.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Cross-references
- Psalms 51:18 In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.
- Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
- Jeremiah 29:7 Seek 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.”
- Psalms 137:6 May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not exalt Jerusalem as my greatest joy!
- Numbers 24:9 He crouches, he lies down like a lion, like a lioness—who dares to rouse him? Blessed are those who bless you and cursed are those who curse you.”
- Jeremiah 51:50 You who have escaped the sword, depart and do not linger! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to mind.”
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
- 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.
- John 17:21 that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.
- Ephesians 4:3 and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.