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Psalms Chapter 122 (DRC)

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Psalms 122 – I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me
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1 To thee have I lifted up my eyes, who dwellest in heaven.

2 Behold as the eyes of servants are on the hands of their masters, As the eyes of the handmaid are on the hands of her mistress: so are our eyes unto the Lord our God, until he have mercy on us.

3 Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us: for we are greatly filled with contempt.

4 For our soul is greatly filled: we are a reproach to the rich, and contempt to the proud.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 122 about?
It's a psalm of joy about going up to worship in Jerusalem, opening with "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD" (v.1).
What does the psalm ask readers to pray for?
V.6 says, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee," followed by a blessing of peace within its walls (v.7).
What does verse 5 mention about thrones?
V.5 mentions "thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David," referencing Jerusalem as the seat of Davidic rule and justice.

Today's Verse

For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die.

1-samuel 20:31 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

Its plea to 'pray for the peace of Jerusalem' recalls the longing expressed in Psalms 84:10, and this short cluster of ascent psalms continues next in Psalms 123.