KJV ORIGINAL
For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, 'May you have peace within your walls.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing his desire for peace and well-being in Jerusalem because he cares about the people he loves who live there.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Psalm 122, one of the 'Songs of Ascents' that Jewish pilgrims would sing while traveling to Jerusalem for religious festivals. The psalmist is expressing love for the holy city and praying for its peace and prosperity. In ancient times, Jerusalem was the center of Jewish worship and community life, so the city's well-being directly affected all the people the psalmist cared about.
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