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About this chapterDavid's song of joy as pilgrims arrive at Jerusalem. The writer was glad when others said, let us go to the house of the Lord, and now his feet stand within the city gates. Jerusalem is described as a city compact and unified, where the tribes go up to give thanks to the Lord's name and where the thrones of David's house stand for justice. The people are called to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for the security of those who love it. For the sake of his family, friends, and the house of God, the psalmist commits to seek the city's good.

David's song of joy as pilgrims arrive at Jerusalem. The writer was glad when others said, let us go to the house of the Lord, and now his feet stand within the city gates. Jerusalem is described as a city compact and unified, where the tribes go up to give thanks to the Lord's name and where the thrones of David's house stand for justice. The people are called to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for the security of those who love it. For the sake of his family, friends, and the house of God, the psalmist commits to seek the city's good.

Themes

  • Joy in worship
  • Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
  • Prayer for peace
  • Unity of God's people

Key verses

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Psalms 122

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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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