Psalm 122:6 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 122:6-9

Here, I. David calls upon others to which well to Jerusalem, Ps. 122:6, 7. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for the welfare of it, for all good to it, particularly for the uniting of the inhabitants among themselves and their preservation from the incursions of enemies. This we may truly desire, that in the peace thereof we may have peace; and this we must earnestly pray for, for it is the gift of God, and for it he will be enquired of. Those that can do nothing else for the peace of Jerusalem... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 122:6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem ,.... This is said to the persons that solicited the psalmist to go into the house of the Lord; to the truly godly among the tribes that went thither to worship; to his brethren and companions, for whose sake he wished well to Zion; to praying souls, who should not be singular and selfish; not only pray for themselves, but for others; for all saints, and for the church of God in general; for Jerusalem, not merely literally considered; though as that was the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 122:6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem - שלום shalom signifies both peace and prosperity. Let her unanimity never be disturbed; let her prosperity ever be on the increase! They shall prosper that love thee - In the peace and prosperity of the city, they shall find their peace and their prosperity; and even on this ground they should love the city, and labor to promote its best interests. There is a remarkable alliteration in this verse, the letter ש shin frequently recurring. אהביך... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 122:6

Verse 6 6.Pray ye for the peace of Jerusalem. David now exhorts all the devout worshippers of God to make supplication for the prosperity of the holy city. The more effectually to stir them up to such exercise, he promises that, in this way the divine blessing will descend upon them. The reason why he was so deeply concerned about the prosperity of Jerusalem was, as we have formerly stated — and he again repeats the same thing at the end of the Psalm—because the welfare of the whole Church was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

The house of God and the Church of Jesus Christ. The "house of God" ( Psalms 122:1 and Psalms 122:9 ) may stand for the Christian sanctuary, and the "Jerusalem," of which this psalm is full, may stand for the Church of Jesus Christ. Thus regarded, we have— I. THE HOUSE OF GOD . 1. The Divine Presence . God's house is the place where he dwells; where, in the fullest sense, he is . And though the Omnipresent cannot be said to be in one place more truly than in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

Jerusalem a type of the Church. That which is said or implied here of Jerusalem is appropriate in a symbolic sense to the New Jerusalem, the Church of the living God. I. FOR THE CHURCH IS AS A CITY . 1. Built . The result of thought and toil and care. 2. As Jerusalem , a captured city . It was once the home of all heathen abomination, but by David it was won for God. So the Church is a captured city, a trophy of God's omnipotent grace. 3. Has walls... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

Worship. "I was glad when they said unto me," etc. This beautiful ode is supposed to have been by one dwelling in the country, who had been invited to join, and had joined, a company of pilgrims on their way to one of the feasts at Jerusalem; on his return, this ode embodied the sentiments that had been inspired. I. THE JOY OF WORSHIP . The delight of anticipation. ( Psalms 122:1 .) The brooding gladness which dwells on some anticipated great occasion. His imagination would... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem . Let all true Israelites "pray for the peace of Jerusalem," i . e . for her tranquility and for her prosperity. They shall prosper that love thee . A covert threat, as well as a promise. "Such as love Jerusalem, and pray for her peace, shall prosper; such as do not love her shall lack prosperity." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:6-7

Peace, prosperity, and prayer. Emphatically a pilgrim-song, and by a poet who usually lived in the country. Describes the pleasure felt at invitation to join a party who were going up to one of the feasts. We have the joy and music of the journey; then the impressions on arrival, the first passionate delight of being in the holy city—a city beautifully built, well compacted, adorned with palaces, and strongly fortified. Observe the intense feeling with which Jerusalem was regarded by Jews.... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 122:6-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 122:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 122:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 122:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:6-7

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