Psalms 122:1

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Psalms 122 is a Song of Ascents attributed to David, sung by pilgrims arriving in Jerusalem. It celebrates the city as the place where the tribes go up to give thanks and where the thrones of justice stand, and it calls for prayer for Jerusalem's peace.

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Isaiah 2:3And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Hebrews 10:24And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
Acts 2:46With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”

World English Bible (WEB)

I was glad when they said to me, “Let’s go to Yahweh’s house!”

King James Version (KJV)

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

<A Song of the going up. Of David.> I was glad because they said to me, We will go into the house of the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

YO me alegré con los que me decían: A la casa de Jehová iremos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Me alegré mucho cuando me dijeron: «Vamos a la casa del Señor».

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Psalms 122:1

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