Psalms 122: Rejoicing in the Community of Faith

Psalms 122 articulates the contagious joy of the believer when invited to go 'into the house of the Lord.' It describes Jerusalem as a city of 'compact' unity, where the tribes gather to give thanks and where the thrones of judgment sit. This chapter culminates in a passionate command to pray for the peace and prosperity of the spiritual and physical community of God.

  1. v1-2: The Invitation and the Arrival at the Gates
  2. v3-5: The Unity and Governance of the Holy City
  3. v6-9: The Prayer for Peace and Prosperity

Psalms chapter 122

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:
Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.
For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.

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The city 'compacted together' symbolizes the social and spiritual harmony that is supposed to exist among God's people when they worship together. The 'Word Secret' is *Shalom*, meaning not just 'lack of war,' but 'wholeness,' 'completeness,' and 'total well-being.' Discover the riches with psalms 122 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.

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