Jeremiah 29:7 - New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers 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 have welfare.' More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And seek (inquire for, require, and request) the peace and welfare of the city to which I have caused you to be carried away captive; and pray to the Lord for it, for in the welfare of [the city in which you live] you will have welfare. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible Promote the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because your future depends on its welfare. Catholic Public Domain Version And seek the peace of the city, to which I have caused you to be taken away, and pray to the Lord on its behalf. For your peace will be in its peace. |