Psalms 122
Psalms 122 is part of “Book V: The Deuteronomy Book” (107–150) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 122 summary
This psalm seems to have been penned by David for the use of the people of Israel, when they came up to Jerusalem to worship at the three solemn feasts. It was in David's time that Jerusalem was first chosen to be the city where God would record his name. It being a new thing, this, among other means, was used to bring the people to be in love with Jerusalem, as the holy city, though it was but the other day in the hands of the Jebusites. Observe, I.
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This psalm seems to have been penned by David for the use of the people of Israel, when they came up to Jerusalem to worship at the three solemn feasts. It was in David's time that Jerusalem was first chosen to be the city where God would record his name. It being a new thing, this, among other means, was used to bring the people to be in love with Jerusalem, as the holy city, though it was but the other day in the hands of the Jebusites. Observe, I. The joy with which they were to go up to Jerusalem (Psa 122:1, Psa 122:2). II. The great esteem they were to have of Jerusalem (Psa 122:3-5). III. The great concern they were to have for Jerusalem, and the prayers they were to put up for its welfare (Psa 122:6-9). In singing this psalm we must have an eye to the gospel church, which is called the "Jerusalem that is from above." A song of degrees of David.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Psalms 122 (GNV)
Geneva Bible 1599 (public domain)
Let Us Go to the House of the Lord
1A song of degrees, or Psalme of David. I rejoiced, when they sayd to me, We wil go into the house of the Lord. 2Our feete shall stand in thy gates, O Ierusalem. 3Ierusalem is builded as a citie, that is compact together in it selfe: 4Whereunto the Tribes, euen the Tribes of the Lord go vp according to the testimonie to Israel, to prayse the Name of the Lord. 5For there are thrones set for iudgement, euen the thrones of the house of Dauid. 6Pray for the peace of Ierusalem: let them prosper that loue thee. 7Peace be within thy walles, and prosperitie within thy palaces. 8For my brethren and neighbours sakes I will wish thee now prosperitie. 9Because of the House of the Lord our God, I will procure thy wealth.