Psalms 122
9 verses
Psalm 122 is a song of ascent expressing joy in approaching Jerusalem and praying for the city's peace and security, exemplifying the theological concerns of Book 5. The psalmist employs vivid imagery and direct address to God, establishing the intimate dialogue between worshiper and the divine that characterizes the psalmic tradition. The theological assertions center on God's character as both judge and redeemer, creating a comprehensive vision of divine justice and mercy integrated with human experience. The psalm reflects on both personal circumstance and communal identity, suggesting that individual faith finds validation through shared experience with the covenant community. The liturgical context indicates this psalm's function in worship where personal piety integrates with communal celebration of God's acts and attributes. The concluding movement typically affirms confidence in God's faithfulness, exemplifying the psalmic pattern of transformation through prayer and remembrance of divine acts throughout history.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
1
I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.
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2
Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
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3
Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:
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4
Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
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5
For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
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6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
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7
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
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8
For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
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9
Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good.
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