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Psalms 122:6 net — Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May those who love her prosper!

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"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May those who love her prosper!"

— Psalms 122:6, NET Bible

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Psalms 122 — Context

3

Jerusalem is a city designed to accommodate an assembly.

4

The tribes go up there, the tribes of the LORD, where it is required that Israel give thanks to the name of the LORD.

5

Indeed, the leaders sit there on thrones and make legal decisions, on the thrones of the house of David.

6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May those who love her prosper!

7

May there be peace inside your defenses, and prosperity inside your fortresses!

8

For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors I will say,“May there be peace in you!”

9

For the sake of the temple of the LORD our God I will pray for you to prosper.

Psalms 122:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 122:6 say?
Psalms 122:6 in the NET Bible reads: “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May those who love her prosper!”
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 (NET): “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May those who love her prosper!” 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.
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