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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:
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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.
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Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
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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.
Psalms 122 Study & Commentary
Overview & Chapter Summary
Psalm 122 expresses joy in going to the house of the Lord and urges prayer for the peace of Jerusalem, declaring that those who love her shall prosper.
Theological Context & Insights
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. Joy in Fellowship: "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord" (v. 1). Corporate worship is a source of joy.
2. Pray for Peace: We are commanded to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (v. 6), which includes praying for the stability of God’s people.
Practical Lessons & Daily Application
FORMAL PRAYER
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For our brethren and companions' sakes, we will now say, Peace be within thee. Amen.