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A Prayer for Total Well-being
Commentators explain that praying for peace "within thy walls" and prosperity "within thy palaces" is a comprehensive request for the total well-being of God's people. It covers everything from external security (walls) to internal leadership (palaces). This teaches us to pray for the complete health of the Church, including its protection and the flourishing of its leaders.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 122:7
18th Century
Theologian
Peace be within thy walls - The word here rendered walls, means properly a host, an army; then a fortification, an entrenchment, es…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 122:6–7
19th Century
Bishop
It is impossible in English to reproduce the effect of the original in these references to the usual greetings of the East, since at the same time …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 122:7
19th Century
Preacher
Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palace.
The psalmist instructed us to pray, and now he himself prays. He who…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 122:7
16th Century
Theologian
Peace be within thy bulwarks, and so forth. The two clauses express the same sentiment, and therefore, the meaning of the first is gathere…
John Gill
On Psalms 122:7
17th Century
Pastor
Peace be within your walls
The word say might be supplied; for this, with the following, seem to be petitions the ps…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 122:6–9
17th Century
Minister
Those who can do nothing else for the peace of Jerusalem, may pray for it. Let us consider all who seek the glory of the Redeemer, as our fellow be…