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Psalms Chapter 122 (WEB)

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Psalms 122 – I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me
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1 > I was glad when they said to me, \"Let's go to Yahweh's house!\"

2 Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem;

3 Jerusalem, that is built as a city that is compact together;

4 Where the tribes go up, even Yah's tribes, According to an ordinance for Israel, To give thanks to the name of Yahweh.

5 For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of David's house.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who love you will prosper.

7 Peace be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces.

8 For my brothers' and companions' sakes, I will now say, \"Peace be within you.\"

9 For the sake of the house of Yahweh our God, I will seek your 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

`Because of' his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.

Psalms 59:9 | 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.