Psalms 122:6

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“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.”

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BSBPD

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Ask ye the peace of Jerusalem, At rest are those loving thee.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 122:6 — 16 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 12:3I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
  2. Numbers 24:9He 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.”
  3. 1 Samuel 12:23As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.
  4. Nehemiah 11:1Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns.
  5. Nehemiah 11:2And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.
  6. Esther 4:8Mordecai also gave Hathach a copy of the written decree issued in Susa for the destruction of the Jews, to show and explain to Esther, urging her to approach the king, implore his favor, and plead before him for her people.
  7. Psalms 51:18In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.
  8. Psalms 137:6May 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!
  9. Isaiah 62:7nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.
  10. Isaiah 66:10Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,
  11. 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.”
  12. Jeremiah 51:50You who have escaped the sword, depart and do not linger! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to mind.”
  13. John 17:21that 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.
  14. Ephesians 4:3and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
  15. 2 Thessalonians 3:16Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
  16. 1 John 3:14We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.

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