KJV ORIGINAL
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
Psalms 122 is one of the Songs of Ascents, sung by Jewish pilgrims as they journeyed to Jerusalem for major religious festivals like Passover. In this verse, David offers a prayer for peace and prosperity in Jerusalem, the holy city that served as the heart of Israel's worship and political life. This reflects the historical setting of ancient Israel, where Jerusalem often faced threats from neighboring enemies, highlighting the need for divine safeguarding of God's chosen city.
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