Psalm 122

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1} A Davidic song of ascents.

I rejoiced with those who said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”^(A)

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Our feet are standing
within your gates, Jerusalem^(B)—

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Jerusalem, built as a city should be,
solidly joined together,^(C)

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where the tribes, Yahweh’s tribes, go up
to give thanks to the name of Yahweh.^(D)
(This is an ordinance for Israel.^(E))

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There, thrones for judgment are placed,
thrones of the house of David.^(F)

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Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May those who love you prosper;^(G)

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may there be peace within your walls,
prosperity within your fortresses.”^(H)

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Because of my brothers and friends,
I will say, “Peace be with you.”^(I)

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Because of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek your good.^(J)

A. Psalm 122:1: Isaiah 2:3

B. Psalm 122:2: Psalm 9:14; Jeremiah 7:2

C. Psalm 122:3: Nehemiah 4:6; Psalm 147:2

D. Psalm 122:4: Isaiah 2:3

E. Psalm 122:4: 1 Chronicles 22:13

F. Psalm 122:5: Deuteronomy 17:8; 2 Chronicles 19:8

G. Psalm 122:6: Psalm 51:18; Jeremiah 29:7

H. Psalm 122:7: Psalm 48:3

I. Psalm 122:8: Psalm 85:8

J. Psalm 122:9: Nehemiah 2:10