Psalm 122:9
New International Version
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.

New Living Translation
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek what is best for you, O Jerusalem.

English Standard Version
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.

Berean Standard Bible
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.

King James Bible
Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.

New King James Version
Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good.

New American Standard Bible
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.

NASB 1995
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.

NASB 1977
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good.

Legacy Standard Bible
For the sake of the house of Yahweh our God, I will seek your good.

Amplified Bible
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God [which is Jerusalem], I will seek your (the city’s) good.

Christian Standard Bible
Because of the house of the LORD our God, I will pursue your prosperity.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Because of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.

American Standard Version
For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God I will seek thy good.

Contemporary English Version
And because of the house of the LORD our God, I will work for your good.

English Revised Version
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek what is good for you.

Good News Translation
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God I pray for your prosperity.

International Standard Version
For the sake of the Temple of the LORD our God, I will seek your welfare.

Majority Standard Bible
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.

NET Bible
For the sake of the temple of the LORD our God I will pray for you to prosper.

New Heart English Bible
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.

Webster's Bible Translation
Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.

World English Bible
For the sake of the house of Yahweh our God, I will seek your good.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For the sake of the house of our God YHWH, "" I seek good for you!

Young's Literal Translation
For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God, I seek good for thee!

Smith's Literal Translation
For sake of the house of Jehovah our God I will seek out good for thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Because of the house of the Lord our God, I have sought good things for thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I sought good things for you.

New American Bible
For the sake of the house of the LORD, our God, I pray for your good.

New Revised Standard Version
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For the sake of the house of LORD JEHOVAH, our God, I shall seek for your good.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Because of the house of the Lord our God, I have diligently sought thy good.
Audio Bible



Context
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
8For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” 9For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.

Cross References
Isaiah 62:6-7
On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, / nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.

Jeremiah 29:7
Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

1 Timothy 2:1-2
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

1 Kings 8:41-43
And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your name— / for they will hear of Your great name and mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple, / then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name.

Nehemiah 1:4-6
When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven. / Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion with those who love Him and keep His commandments, / let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to hear the prayer that I, Your servant, now pray before You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins that we Israelites have committed against You. Both I and my father’s house have sinned.

Romans 10:1
Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.

1 Peter 2:17
Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

Zechariah 8:22-23
And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Ephesians 6:18
Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.

2 Chronicles 6:32-33
And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your great name and Your mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple, / then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name.

Hebrews 13:18
Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

Isaiah 66:10
Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,

Luke 19:41-42
As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it / and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.

Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


Treasury of Scripture

Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good.

the house

Psalm 26:8
LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.

Psalm 69:9
For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.

Psalm 84:1,2,10
To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! …

I will seek

Psalm 102:13,14
Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come…

Psalm 137:5,6
If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning

Nehemiah 2:10
When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.

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For the sake of
This phrase indicates a purpose or motivation behind the actions that follow. In the Hebrew context, it suggests a deep sense of commitment and dedication. The psalmist is expressing a selfless intention, prioritizing the well-being of something greater than oneself. This reflects a biblical principle of living for a purpose beyond personal gain, aligning with the teachings of Jesus about seeking first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33).

the house of the LORD
The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites. In the Hebrew Bible, the temple is not just a physical structure but a symbol of God's presence among His people. It represents a place of divine encounter, worship, and community. Historically, the temple was the heart of Jewish religious life, and its significance is echoed in the New Testament as believers are described as the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19).

our God
This phrase emphasizes a personal and communal relationship with God. The use of "our" signifies a collective identity and shared faith among the people of Israel. It highlights the covenant relationship between God and His people, a recurring theme throughout the Bible. This communal aspect is crucial in understanding the psalmist's motivation, as the prosperity sought is not just individual but for the entire community of believers.

I will seek
The verb "seek" implies an active and intentional pursuit. In the Hebrew context, it conveys a sense of diligence and earnestness. This is not a passive hope but a committed effort to bring about the desired outcome. The psalmist's resolve to seek prosperity for the house of the LORD reflects a proactive faith, one that takes responsibility for the welfare of God's people and His dwelling place.

your prosperity
The term "prosperity" in this context goes beyond material wealth. In Hebrew, it often encompasses peace, well-being, and wholeness. The psalmist is expressing a desire for the flourishing of the community and the temple, which includes spiritual, social, and economic dimensions. This holistic view of prosperity aligns with the biblical vision of shalom, where peace and justice reign, and God's presence is fully realized among His people.

(9) Because . . .--Now for the first time the religious motive of the pilgrimage appears, rendered all the more emphatic by being kept for the concluding verse.

Verse 9. - Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good. The tabernacle set up by David in Jerusalem is called "the house of the Lord" in Psalm 5:7; Psalm 27:4; Psalm 52:8; and Psalm 55:14. God "dwelt there," as he dwelt in the tabernacle of Moses in the wilderness (Exodus 40:34, 35) and in the temple of Solomon subsequently (2 Chronicles 5:13, 14). The good of Jerusalem was to be sought for two reasons:

(1) because God's people were there; and

(2) because God's house was there (see Calvin, ad loc.).

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Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For the sake
לְ֭מַעַן (lə·ma·‘an)
Preposition
Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent

of the house
בֵּית־ (bêṯ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

our God,
אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

I will seek
אֲבַקְשָׁ֖ה (’ă·ḇaq·šāh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after

your prosperity.
ט֣וֹב (ṭō·wḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good


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