The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
The Bible in Basic English BBE
6 Pray for shalom in Yerushalayim; may those who love you prosper.
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O make prayers for the peace of Jerusalem; may they whose love is given to you do well.
7 May shalom be within your ramparts, prosperity in your palaces.
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May peace be inside your walls, and wealth in your noble houses.
8 For the sake of my family and friends, I say, "Shalom be within you!"
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Because of my brothers and friends, I will now say, Let peace be with you.
9 For the sake of the house of ADONAI our God, I will seek your well-being.
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Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will be working for your good.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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