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Psalms

A collection of songs and prayers expressing a wide range of emotions and thoughts on faith.

Chapter 122

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

*I was happy when they invited me to go to God's house.

2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.

*Our feet will be in your entrance, O Jerusalem.

3 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:

*Jerusalem is built like a tightly-knit city.

4 Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.

*Wherever the Lord's tribes gather for Israel's testimony, they come together to thank the Lord's name.

5 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

*There are special judgment seats, belonging to David's household.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

*Pray for Jerusalem's peace; those who love it will thrive.

7 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.

*May peace be in your walls, and wealth in your grand houses.

8 For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

*For my brothers and friends, I will now say, May peace be with you.

9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.

*I will look for your well-being because of God's house.

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