Psalms 122:6 kjva — Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Psalms 122:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.”
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ASV
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee. ”
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WEB
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who love you will prosper.”
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NET
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May those who love her prosper!”
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BBE
“O make prayers for the peace of Jerusalem; may they whose love is given to you do well.”
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Psalms 122 — Context

Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:

Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.

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

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

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

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

Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good.

Psalms 122:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 122:6 say?

Psalms 122:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.”

Where is Psalms 122:6 in the Bible?

Psalms 122:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 122, verse 6.

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 122:6.

What translation should I read Psalms 122:6 in?

Psalms 122:6 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 122:6?

Psalms 122:6 reads (KJVA): “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.” 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 122:6 kjva — Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

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Psalms 122 — Context

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