Psalms 122
1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
3 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:
4 Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.
5 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
7 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
8 For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.
Common Questions About Psalms 122
What joy does the psalmist express in Psalm 122?
The psalmist rejoices when others say 'Let us go to the house of the Lord,' glad to journey to Jerusalem as a place of unity and worship for God's people.
What does the psalmist pray for the city?
He prays for the peace of Jerusalem, that those who love her would prosper, seeking her good for the sake of the house of the Lord.
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Questions to Think About
- Do you approach gathering for worship with the same gladness this psalmist expresses?
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