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Jeremiah 29:7

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7‘aSeek the peace of the city where I have sent you into exile, and bpray to Yahweh on its behalf; for in its peace you will have peace.’

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Cross references

  1. aDan 4:27; 6:4, 5
  2. bEzra 6:10; 7:23; Dan 4:19; 1 Tim 2:1, 2

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Pursue the well-being of the city I have deported you to. Pray to the Lord on its behalf, for when it thrives, you will thrive.”

NLTNew Living Translation

And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.”

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And seek the prosperity of the city where I have deported you, and pray on behalf of it to Yahweh, for in its prosperity you will have prosperity.’

KJV 1900King James Version

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.