Psalms 122:8 nasb — For the sake of my brothers and my friends, I will now say, "May peace be within you."

NASB

"For the sake of my brothers and my friends, I will now say, "May peace be within you.""

— Psalms 122:8, NASB

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KJV
“For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.”
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ASV
“For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. ”
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WEB
“For my brothers' and companions' sakes, I will now say, "Peace be within you."”
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NET
“For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors I will say,“May there be peace in you!””
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BBE
“Because of my brothers and friends, I will now say, Let peace be with you.”
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KJVA
“For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.”
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Psalms 122 — Context

For there thrones were set for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you.

"May peace be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces."

For the sake of my brothers and my friends, I will now say, "May peace be within you."

For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.

Psalms 122:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 122:8 say?

Psalms 122:8 in the NASB reads: “For the sake of my brothers and my friends, I will now say, "May peace be within you."”

Where is Psalms 122:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 122:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 122, 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 122:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 122:8 in?

Psalms 122:8 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 122:8?

Psalms 122:8 reads (NASB): “For the sake of my brothers and my friends, I will now say, "May peace be within 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 122:8 nasb — For the sake of my brothers and my friends, I will now say, "May peace be within you."

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