KJV ORIGINAL
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
May there be peace within your walls, and success within your palaces.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is praying for peace and prosperity to fill Jerusalem's buildings and leadership centers.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 122, a 'Song of Ascents' that pilgrims sang while traveling to Jerusalem for religious festivals. The psalmist is expressing love and prayers for Jerusalem, the holy city and center of Jewish worship. The 'walls' refer to the city's protective barriers, while 'palaces' likely refers to the royal residence and other important buildings where leaders lived and governed.
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