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Jeremiah 29:7 - Compare All Versions

Jeremiah 29:7 NIV (New International Version)

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.”

Jeremiah 29:7 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

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.

Jeremiah 29:7 NLT (New 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.”

Jeremiah 29:7 CSB (Christian 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.”

Jeremiah 29:7 KJV (King 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.

Jeremiah 29:7 NKJV (New King James Version)

And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the LORD for it; for in its peace you will have peace.

Jeremiah 29:7 MSG (The Message)

“Make yourselves at home there and work for the country’s welfare. “Pray for Babylon’s well-being. If things go well for Babylon, things will go well for you.”

Jeremiah 29:7 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Seek the prosperity of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD in its behalf; for in its prosperity will be your prosperity.’

Jeremiah 29:7 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Seek peace and well-being for the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf; for in its peace (well-being) you will have peace.’

Jeremiah 29:7 NET (New English Translation)

Work to see that the city where I sent you as exiles enjoys peace and prosperity. Pray to the LORD for it. For as it prospers you will prosper.’