Psalms 122

Berean Standard Bible

Chapter summary

The speaker expresses gladness upon hearing an invitation to go to the house of the Lord, followed by their arrival at the gates of Jerusalem. The text describes Jerusalem as a united city where the tribes of the Lord ascend as a testimony for Israel to give thanks to the Lord's name. It notes that thrones of judgment and the thrones of the house of David are established there. The speaker encourages prayer for the peace of Jerusalem, wishing prosperity for those who love the city and peace within its walls and fortresses. Finally, for the sake of relatives, friends, and the house of the Lord, the speaker declares an intention to say "Peace be within you" and seek the city's prosperity.

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¹I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” ²Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem. ³Jerusalem is built up as a city united together, ⁴where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD. ⁵For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David. ⁶Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. ⁷May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.” ⁸For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” ⁹For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.

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