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Psalms 122 Summary
Rejoicing at Jerusalem and Praying for Peace
The psalmist expresses joy at being invited to enter the house of the LORD, with feet standing within Jerusalem's gates. Jerusalem is compacted together as God's city where the tribes ascend to give thanks before the LORD. The psalmist calls for prayer for Jerusalem's peace, knowing that those who love her shall prosper; peace and prosperity dwell within her walls.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 122:1
“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.”
Psalms 122:3
“Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:”
Psalms 122:6
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.”
Psalms 122:9
“Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.”
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