Psalms 121:8 cpdv — For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors, I spoke peace about you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors, I spoke peace about you. "

— Psalms 121:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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KJV
“The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. ”
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ASV
“Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth and for evermore. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore. A Song of Ascents. By David.”
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NET
“The LORD will protect you in all you do, now and forevermore.”
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DRB
“For the sake of my brethren, and of my neighbours, I spoke peace of thee.”
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BBE
“The Lord will keep watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time and for ever.”
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KJVA
“The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. ”
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Psalms 121 — Context

For in that place, seats have sat down in judgment, seats above the house of David.

Petition for the things that are for the peace of Jerusalem, and for abundance for those who love you.

Let peace be in your virtue, and abundance in your towers.

For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors, I spoke peace about you.

For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I sought good things for you.

Psalms 121:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 121:8 say?

Psalms 121:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors, I spoke peace about you. ”

Where is Psalms 121:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 121:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 121, verse 8.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 121:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 121:8 in?

Psalms 121:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 121:8?

Psalms 121:8 reads (CPDV): “For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors, I spoke peace about you. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 121:8 cpdv — For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors, I spoke peace about you.

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