Psalms122

The psalmist expresses profound joy at the call to go to Jerusalem, the unified city where the tribes gather for worship and where the thrones of judgment are established. He then earnestly calls for prayers for Jerusalem's peace, promising prosperity to those who love her. The psalmist pledges to seek the city's good for the sake of his brethren and the house of the LORD.

Joyful Arrival in Jerusalem

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A song of degrees, or Psalme of David. I rejoiced, when they sayd to me, We wil go into the house of the Lord.
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Our feete shall stand in thy gates, O Ierusalem.

The Purpose of the Holy City

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Ierusalem is builded as a citie, that is compact together in it selfe:
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Whereunto the Tribes, euen the Tribes of the Lord go vp according to the testimonie to Israel, to prayse the Name of the Lord.
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For there are thrones set for iudgement, euen the thrones of the house of Dauid.

A Call to Seek Jerusalem's Peace

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Pray for the peace of Ierusalem: let them prosper that loue thee.
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Peace be within thy walles, and prosperitie within thy palaces.
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For my brethren and neighbours sakes I will wish thee now prosperitie.
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Because of the House of the Lord our God, I will procure thy wealth.
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