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href="/bsb/psalms/122.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/122.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/122.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls and prosperity in your palaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/122.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/122.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/122.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Peace be within thy walls, <i>and</i> prosperity within thy palaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/122.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/122.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“May peace be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/122.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220May peace be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/122.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“May peace be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/122.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />May peace be within your walls, And tranquility within your palaces.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/122.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“May peace be within your walls And prosperity within your palaces.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/122.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />may there be peace within your walls, security within your fortresses.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/122.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />may there be peace within your walls, prosperity within your fortresses.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/122.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/122.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />May there be peace inside your city walls and in your palaces. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/122.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/122.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />May there be peace inside your walls and prosperity in your palaces."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/122.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May there be peace inside your walls and safety in your palaces." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/122.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May peace be within your ramparts, and prosperity within your fortresses."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/122.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/122.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May there be peace inside your defenses, and prosperity inside your fortresses! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/122.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/122.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/122.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/122.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Peace is in your bulwark, rest in your high places,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/122.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Peace is in thy bulwark, rest in thy high places,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/122.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Peace shall be in thy fortification, peace in thy palaces.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/122.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let peace be in thy strength: and abundance in thy towers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/122.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 121:7>Let peace be in your virtue, and abundance in your towers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/122.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />May peace be within your ramparts, prosperity within your towers.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/122.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Peace be within your walls, and security within your towers.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/122.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Peace be within your walls and prosperity within your palaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/122.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Let there be peace by your power and prosperity within your walls.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/122.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/122.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let peace, I pray, be within thine host, and prosperity in thy palaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/122-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16131" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/122.htm">Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yə·hî- (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">May there be</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/2426.htm" title="2426: bə·ḥê·lêḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2fs) -- Rampart, fortress. Or chel; a collateral form of chayil; an army; also an intrenchment.">within your walls,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7962.htm" title="7962: lə·wāh (N-fs) -- Quietness, ease. From shalah; security.">and prosperity</a> <a href="/hebrew/759.htm" title="759: bə·’ar·mə·nō·w·ṯā·yiḵ (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 2fs) -- A citadel. From an unused root; a citadel.">inside your fortresses.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-12.htm">Isaiah 66:12</a></span><br />For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her knees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-7.htm">Jeremiah 29:7</a></span><br />Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/8-16.htm">Zechariah 8:16-19</a></span><br />These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, / do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD. / Then the word of the LORD of Hosts came to me, saying, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-13.htm">Isaiah 54:13</a></span><br />Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Isaiah 60:17-18</a></span><br />Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler. / No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-25.htm">1 Kings 4:25</a></span><br />Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/4-3.htm">Micah 4:3-4</a></span><br />Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war. / And each man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, with no one to frighten him. For the mouth of the LORD of Hosts has spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-18.htm">Isaiah 32:18</a></span><br />Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a></span><br />Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a></span><br />Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-17</a></span><br />For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a></span><br />And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.</p><p class="hdg">peace</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a></b></br> Then the spirit came upon Amasai, <i>who was</i> chief of the captains, <i>and he said</i>, Thine <i>are we</i>, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace <i>be</i> unto thee, and peace <i>be</i> to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a></b></br> Of the increase of <i>his</i> government and peace <i>there shall be</i> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/54-13.htm">Isaiah 54:13</a></b></br> And all thy children <i>shall be</i> taught of the LORD; and great <i>shall be</i> the peace of thy children.</p><p class="hdg">within thy palaces</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/48-3.htm">Psalm 48:3</a></b></br> God is known in her palaces for a refuge.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Bulwark</a> <a href="/psalms/60-9.htm">Bulwarks</a> <a href="/psalms/48-13.htm">Citadels</a> <a href="/psalms/118-16.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/83-12.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/psalms/122-2.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/psalms/87-3.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/psalms/78-69.htm">Palaces</a> <a href="/psalms/122-6.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/psalms/110-6.htm">Places</a> <a href="/psalms/118-25.htm">Prosperity</a> <a href="/psalms/122-6.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Security</a> <a href="/psalms/89-40.htm">Towers</a> <a href="/psalms/102-16.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/psalms/119-162.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/psalms/122-2.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Bulwark</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-14.htm">Bulwarks</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-13.htm">Citadels</a> <a href="/psalms/131-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-13.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/psalms/147-13.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/psalms/136-18.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-28.htm">Palaces</a> <a href="/psalms/122-8.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Places</a> <a href="/psalms/122-9.htm">Prosperity</a> <a href="/psalms/125-3.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Security</a> <a href="/songs/5-13.htm">Towers</a> <a href="/psalms/144-14.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-13.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/psalms/122-8.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 122</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">David professes his joy for the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/122-6.htm">And prays for the peace thereof</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/122.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/122.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>May there be peace within your walls</b><br>This phrase is a prayer for peace within the city of Jerusalem, which is often seen as a symbol of God's dwelling place and the center of worship for the Israelites. The "walls" refer to the physical fortifications of the city, which were crucial for protection against enemies. Biblically, peace (shalom) is not just the absence of conflict but a state of completeness and well-being. This prayer reflects the desire for divine protection and harmony among the inhabitants. Jerusalem's peace is significant as it is the city where God chose to place His name (<a href="/1_kings/11-36.htm">1 Kings 11:36</a>) and where the temple was built. The peace of Jerusalem is also a recurring theme in prophetic literature, pointing to a future time of messianic peace (<a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-4</a>).<p><b>and prosperity inside your fortresses.</b><br>Prosperity here refers to the well-being and flourishing of the city's inhabitants. The "fortresses" indicate the strongholds or defensive structures within Jerusalem, suggesting a secure and stable environment where prosperity can thrive. In the historical context, prosperity was often linked to God's blessing and favor, as seen in the covenant promises to Israel (<a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>). The prosperity of Jerusalem is also a type of the spiritual prosperity found in Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. The imagery of fortresses can be connected to God being a refuge and strength for His people (<a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>). The prayer for prosperity is a call for God's continued provision and abundance, reflecting the hope for a future where God's kingdom is fully realized.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city of Jerusalem is central to this Psalm. It is the spiritual and political heart of Israel, representing God's dwelling place and the unity of His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, this Psalm reflects his deep love for Jerusalem and his desire for its peace and prosperity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pilgrims.htm">Pilgrims</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/122.htm">Psalm 122</a> is a song of ascents, sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for the feasts. It reflects their prayers and hopes for the city.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_peace.htm">The Importance of Peace</a></b><br>Peace is not just the absence of conflict but the presence of God's order and blessing. We should seek peace in our communities and personal lives, reflecting God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prosperity_in_god's_terms.htm">Prosperity in God's Terms</a></b><br>Biblical prosperity is holistic, encompassing spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. It is not merely material wealth but thriving in God's presence and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_our_communities.htm">Prayer for Our Communities</a></b><br>Just as the Psalmist prays for Jerusalem, we are called to pray for our cities and communities, asking for God's peace and prosperity to reign.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a></b><br>The peace within Jerusalem's walls symbolizes unity among God's people. We should strive for unity in the body of Christ, working together for His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_protection.htm">God's Protection</a></b><br>The mention of fortresses reminds us of God's protection. We can trust in His safeguarding over our lives and communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_122.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 122</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'guard_your_heart'_mean.htm">What does 'guard your heart' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_120_7_conflict_with_war_texts.htm">Psalm 120:7 - Does the psalmist's emphasis on peace conflict with other Scripture passages depicting aggressive warfare?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_turmoil_align_with_'pray_for_peace'.htm">Psalm 122:6: How do centuries of turmoil and conflict align with the instruction to 'pray for the peace of Jerusalem'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_jerusalem_called_'compact'.htm">Psalm 122:3: Why call Jerusalem 'compact together' when archaeological evidence shows multiple expansions over time?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/122.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces</span>. The prayer, which he would have others offer, the psalmist now offers himself. The prayer embraces, first, the whole community; then, especially those who have the direction and government of it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/122-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">May there be</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהִֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">peace</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁל֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">within your walls,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּחֵילֵ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḥê·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2426.htm">Strong's 2426: </a> </span><span class="str2">An army, an intrenchment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] prosperity</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁ֝לְוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7962.htm">Strong's 7962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Quietness, ease</span><br /><br /><span class="word">inside your fortresses.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַרְמְנוֹתָֽיִךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ar·mə·nō·w·ṯā·yiḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_759.htm">Strong's 759: </a> </span><span class="str2">A citadel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/122-7.htm">Psalm 122:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/122-7.htm">Psalm 122:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/122-7.htm">Psalm 122:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/122-7.htm">Psalm 122:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/122-7.htm">Psalm 122:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/122-7.htm">Psalm 122:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/122-7.htm">Psalm 122:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/122-7.htm">Psalm 122:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/122-7.htm">Psalm 122:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/122-7.htm">Psalm 122:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/122-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 122:7 Peace be within your walls and prosperity (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/122-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 122:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 122:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/122-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 122:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 122:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>