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Psalms 122
1¶ A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
2Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
3Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:
4Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.
5For 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.
7Peace be within thy walls, [and] prosperity within thy palaces.
8For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace [be] within thee.
9Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.
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Attending Church Psalm 122:1
A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
Church is Prayed For Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.
Church: House of the Lord Psalm 122:1, 9
A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” / For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.
Church: Love For Psalm 122:6, 9
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. / For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.
Cities: Built with Compactness Psalm 122:3
Jerusalem is built up as a city united together,
David: King of Israel: At This Time, Probably, David Composes Psalm 122:1
A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
Feasts: (Instituted by Moses): All Males Were Required to Attend Psalm 122:4
where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.
Feasts: (Instituted by Moses): Kept with Rejoicing Psalm 122:4
where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.
God: Providence of Psalm 122:9
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.
Intercession of Man with God Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.
Intercession: Exemplified Psalm 122:7, 8
May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.” / For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”
Intercessory Prayer: should be offered up For: The Church Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.
Jerusalem: Psalm 122:3–5
Jerusalem is built up as a city united together, / where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD. / For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.
Jerusalem: Beloved Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.
Jerusalem: Compact Psalm 122:3
Jerusalem is built up as a city united together,
Jerusalem: Entered by Gates Psalm 122:2
Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem.
Jerusalem: Location and Appearance of Psalm 122:3
Jerusalem is built up as a city united together,
Jerusalem: The Jews: Prayed for the Prosperity of Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.
Jerusalem: The Jews: Went up To, at the Feasts Psalm 122:4
where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.
King: Acts As Judge Psalm 122:5
For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.
Patriotism: General Scriptures Concerning Psalm 122:6, 7
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. / May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.”
Peace: Pray for That of the Church Psalm 122:6–8
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. / May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.” / For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”
Protecting Israel Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.
Psalms: Intercessional Psalm 122:1
A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
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Psalms 122:1-9 This Psalm might well express the sacred joy of the
pilgrims on entering the holy city, where praise, as the religious as well as civil metropolis, is celebrated, and for whose prosperity, as representing the Church, prayer is offered.
Psalms 122:1-2 Verses 1-2
Our feet shall stand--literally, "are standing."
Psalms 122:2 Verse 2
gates--(Compare Ps 9:14; 87:2). 3-5. compact together--all parts united, as in David's time.
Psalms 122:4 Verse 4
testimony--If "unto" is supplied, this may denote the ark (Ex 25:10-21); otherwise the act of going is denoted, called a testimony in allusion to the requisition (De 16:16), with which it was a compliance.
Psalms 122:5 Verse 5
there are set thrones--or, "do sit, thrones," used for the occupants, David's sons (2Sa 8:18).
Psalms 122:6-7 Verses 6-7
Let peace--including prosperity, everywhere prevail.
Psalms 122:8-9 Verses 8-9
In the welfare of the city, as its civil, and especially the religious relations, was involved that of Israel. now--as in Ps 115:2.
Psalms 122:9 Verse 9
Let me say--house of ... God--in wider sense, the Church, whose welfare would be promoted by the good of Jerusalem. PSALM 123
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
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Psalms 122:1-5 Verses 1-5
The pleasure and profit from means of grace, should make us disregard trouble and fatigue in going to them; and we should quicken one another to what is good. We should desire our Christian friends, when they have any good work in hand, to call for us, and take us with them. With what readiness should we think of the heavenly Jerusalem! How cheerfully should we bear the cross and welcome death, in hopes of a crown of glory! Jerusalem is called the beautiful city. It was a type of the gospel church, which is compact together in holy love and Christian communion, so that it is all as one city. If all the disciples of Christ were of one mind, and kept the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, their enemies would be deprived of their chief advantages against them. But Satan's maxim always has been, to divide that he may conquer; and few Christians are sufficiently aware of his designs.
Psalms 122:6-9 Verses 6-9
Those who can do nothing else for the peace of Jerusalem, may pray for it. Let us consider all who seek the glory of the Redeemer, as our brethren and fellow-travellers, without regarding differences which do not affect our eternal welfare. Blessed Spirit of peace and love, who didst dwell in the soul of the holy Jesus, descend into his church, and fill those who compose it with his heavenly tempers; cause bitter contentions to cease, and make us to be of one mind. Love of the brethren and love to God, ought to stir us up to seek to be like the Lord Jesus in fervent prayer and unwearied labour, for the salvation of men, and the Divine glory.