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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.”

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ASV

And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray unto Jehovah for it; for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

KJV

And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

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17 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
וְדִרְשׁ֞וּve.dir.Shuand seekH1875 →
אֶת־'et-<obj.>H853 →
שְׁל֣וֹםshe.Lom[the] welfare ofH7965 →
הָעִ֗ירha.'Irthe cityH5892 →
אֲשֶׁ֨ר'a.SherwhereH834 →
הִגְלֵ֤יתִיhig.Lei.tiI have sent into exileH1540 →
אֶתְכֶם֙'et.Khem<obj.> youH853 →
שָׁ֔מָּהSha.mahthere towardsH8033 →
וְהִתְפַּֽלְל֥וּve.hit.pa.Luand prayH6419 →
בַעֲדָ֖הּva.'a.Dahfor itH1157 →
אֶל־'el-toH413 →
יְהוָ֑הYah.wehYahwehH3068 →
כִּ֣יkiforH3588 →
בִשְׁלוֹמָ֔הּvish.lo.Mahin welfare itsH7965 →
יִהְיֶ֥הyih.Yehit will belongH1961 →
לָכֶ֖םla.Khemto <the> you
שָׁלֽוֹם׃ פsha.LomwelfareH7965 →

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1 Timothy 2:1–2First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—1 Timothy 2:2for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.Ezra 6:10Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.1 Peter 2:13Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,1 Peter 2:13–17Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,Ezra 7:23Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven must be done diligently for His house. For why should wrath fall on the realm of the king and his sons?Daniel 4:27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”Romans 13:1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.Romans 13:5Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.Daniel 4:19For a time, Daniel, who was also known as Belteshazzar, was perplexed, and his thoughts alarmed him. So the king said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.” “My lord,” replied Belteshazzar, “may the dream apply to those who hate you, and its interpretation to your enemies!Daniel 6:4–5Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.Jeremiah 38:4Then the officials said to the king, “This man ought to die, for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people, by speaking such words to them; this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but their ruin.”Genesis 37:14Then Israel told him, “Go now and see how your brothers and the flocks are faring, and bring word back to me.” So he sent him off from the Valley of Hebron. And when Joseph arrived in Shechem,

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The Prophet Jeremiah — Gustave Doré, Doré's English Bible (1866), public domain
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