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Psalms Chapter 122 (JPS)

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Psalms Chapter 122 (JPS)
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1 A Song of Ascents; of David. I rejoiced when they said unto me: 'Let us go unto the house of HaShem.'

2 Our feet are standing within thy gates, O Jerusalem;

3 Jerusalem, that art builded as a city that is compact together;

4 Whither the tribes went up, even the tribes of HaShem, as a testimony unto Israel, to give thanks unto the name of HaShem.

5 For there were set thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; may they 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 For the sake of the house of HaShem our G-d I will seek thy good.

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

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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