Psalm 122:6 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 122:6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem - The prosperity, the welfare of Jerusalem - for peace is everywhere the image of prosperity and happiness. Compare Psalms 51:18. This is the language which those who were going up to the city - to the house of the Lord - addressed to each other, expressing the joyful feelings of their hearts at their own near approach to the city. It breathes the desire that all would pray for the peace and prosperity of a city so dear to their own souls; where the worship of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 122:6-9

Psalms 122:6-9. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem In the prosperity of which both your civil and religious privileges are deeply concerned. They shall prosper that love thee Or, Let them prosper, the future being taken imperatively, as is very frequent. The Lord grant them prosperity and all happiness. Peace be within thy walls In all thy dwellings; and prosperity within thy palaces Especially in the dwellings of thy princes and rulers, whose welfare and prosperity may be a public... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

Psalms 120-124 To Jerusalem for worshipEach of the fifteen Psalms 120:0 to 134 is entitled ‘A Song of Ascents’ (RSV; NIV). These psalms were apparently sung by worshippers from the country areas as they made the journey up to Jerusalem for the various annual festivals.Whether or not the psalms were written for this purpose, they have been arranged in a sequence that reflects the feelings of the travellers. They provide expressions of worship for the travellers as they set out from distant... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 122:6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Figure of speech Paronomasia ( App-6 ), sha'alu shelom yerushalam yishlayu. See App-67 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 122:6

"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:They shall prosper that love thee.Peace be within thy walls,And prosperity within thy palaces.""Prosperity within the palaces of Jerusalem" does not fit the post-exilic period. During that era, Israel had no princes or kings living in palaces; and thus these verses support the superscription that makes this "A Psalm of David." read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 122:6

Psalms 122:6. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem— Mr. Schultens hath shewn, that the word rendered peace, signifies pure unmixed prosperity; undisturbed, and free from the corruption of any calamities, See his Origin. vol. 2: p. 63. This psalm is in the title ascribed to David, and it is worthy the pen of so elegant a writer. From the beginning of it, it plainly appears, that when he had placed the ark in its proper habitation, and so far finished his buildings, as that the city was capable of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 122:6

6, 7. Let peace—including prosperity, everywhere prevail. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 122:1-9

Psalms 122David spoke of his delight in going up to the temple to worship God in this short psalm. He exhorted the Israelites to pray for the security of Jerusalem so that this blessing might continue. Such a condition, i.e., a peaceful state, would glorify God, as well as benefit His people. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 122:6-7

3. Prayer for Jerusalem’s peace 122:6-7David called the Israelites to ask God to maintain Jerusalem (lit. foundation of peace) in peace. They were to pray for God’s prosperity on all who wanted to preserve Jerusalem as the important center it was. They should also pray for the peace and prosperity of all who lived in the city. David himself prayed for the populace. He sought the welfare of Jerusalem chiefly because the house of Yahweh stood within it.The welfare and continuity of places that... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 122:1-9

The writer recalls a journey to Jerusalem and the many sacred memories associated with that much-loved city.1. ’I rejoiced with them that said unto me.’2. Shall stand] rather, ’were standing,’ i.e. came to be standing. 3. Jerusalem is builded] RV ’Jerusalem that art built.’ Compact] descriptive of the appearance of the rebuilt city, with the breaches restored and the walls complete, after the return from exile.4. Go up] better, ’went up,’ in days gone by. Unto the testimony] RV ’for a... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 122:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 122:6-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 122:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 122:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 122:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 122:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 122:1-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 122:6-7

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 122:1-9

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