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Psalms 122:6–8

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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.
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From verse 6

  1. Psalms 51:18Rank 1 from verse 6
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    18Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

  2. Genesis 12:3Rank 2 from verse 6
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    3And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

  3. Jeremiah 29:7Rank 3 from verse 6
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    7And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

  4. Psalms 137:6–7Rank 4 from verse 6
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    6If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.

    7Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.

  5. Numbers 24:9Rank 5 from verse 6
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    9He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who shall stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.

From verse 7

  1. John 14:27Rank 1 from verse 7
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    27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

  2. Isaiah 54:13Rank 2 from verse 7
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    13And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

  3. James 3:18Rank 3 from verse 7
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    18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

  4. Psalms 48:3Rank 4 from verse 7
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    3God is known in her palaces for a refuge.

  5. Isaiah 9:7Rank 5 from verse 7
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    7Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

From verse 8

  1. 1 Samuel 25:6Rank 1 from verse 8
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    6And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.

  2. Philippians 2:2–5Rank 2 from verse 8
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    2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

    3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

    4Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

    5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

  3. Psalms 119:63Rank 3 from verse 8
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    63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

  4. Psalms 16:3Rank 4 from verse 8
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    3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

  5. Psalms 42:4Rank 5 from verse 8
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    4When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.

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Psalms 122:6

COMBINED MEANING

pray

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Sense 1: To ask, beseech, request, or entreat. Sense 2: To make requests or supplications to God, or address him in worship.

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COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

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prosper

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To succeed, advance, thrive, flourish, increase, or accomplish an intended purpose.

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love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

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Psalms 122:7

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peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

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Psalms 122:8

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

brethren

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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.

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companions

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Persons who accompany, associate, or share a condition, work, covenant, or fellowship with others; fellows, mates, or partners.

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sakes

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Causes, interests, or benefits; used in phrases meaning because of or for the benefit of the persons or things named.

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say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

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COMBINED MEANING

peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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5For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

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7Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.

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8For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

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9Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good.

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