Berachos 64a § 3
Torah Scholars Build Peace
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Do not read your children [banayikh],
but your builders [bonayikh].
Torah scholars build peace for their generation.
Those who love Your Torah have great peace,
there is no stumbling block for them.
May there be peace within your walls,
prosperity within your palaces.
Because...
For the sake of my brothers and friends,
I shall say: Peace be within you.
For the sake of the House of the
Lord, our God, I will seek your good
May the Lord give strength to His people.
The Lord will bless His people with peace.
but your builders [bonayikh].
Torah scholars build peace for their generation.
Those who love Your Torah have great peace,
there is no stumbling block for them.
May there be peace within your walls,
prosperity within your palaces.
Because...
For the sake of my brothers and friends,
I shall say: Peace be within you.
For the sake of the House of the
Lord, our God, I will seek your good
May the Lord give strength to His people.
The Lord will bless His people with peace.