Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A song of ascents. Of David. I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” New Living Translation I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” English Standard Version I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” Berean Standard Bible A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” King James Bible A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. New King James Version A Song of Ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the LORD.” New American Standard Bible A Song of Ascents, of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let’s go to the house of the LORD.” NASB 1995 A Song of Ascents, of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” NASB 1977 I Was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” Legacy Standard Bible A Song of Ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of Yahweh.” Amplified Bible A Song of Ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” Christian Standard Bible A song of ascents. Of David. I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let’s go to the house of the LORD.” Holman Christian Standard Bible A Davidic song of ascents. I rejoiced with those who said to me,” Let us go to the house of the LORD.” American Standard Version A Song of Ascents; of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version It made me glad when they said, "Let's go to the house of the LORD!" English Revised Version A Song of Ascents; of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation [A song by David for going up to worship.] I was glad when they said to me, "Let's go to the house of the LORD." Good News Translation I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the LORD's house." International Standard Version I rejoiced when they kept on asking me, "Let us go to the LORD's Temple." Majority Standard Bible A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, ?Let us go to the house of the LORD.? NET Bible A song of ascents, by David. I was glad because they said to me, "We will go to the LORD's temple." New Heart English Bible [A Song of Ascents. By David.] I was glad when they said to me, "Let's go to the LORD's house." Webster's Bible Translation A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said to me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. World English Bible A Song of Ascents. By David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let’s go to Yahweh’s house!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA SONG OF THE ASCENTS. BY DAVID. I have rejoiced in those saying to me, “We go to the house of YHWH.” Young's Literal Translation A Song of the Ascents, by David. I have rejoiced in those saying to me, 'To the house of Jehovah we go.' Smith's Literal Translation Song of ascensions to David. I was glad in their saying to me, We will go to the house of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI rejoiced at the things that were said to me: We shall go into the house of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible A song of ascents. Of David. I rejoiced when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” New Revised Standard Version I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI WAS glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I was gladdened when they said to me, "We are going to the house of LORD JEHOVAH"! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A Song of Ascents; of David. I rejoiced when they said unto me: 'Let us go unto the house of the LORD.' Brenton Septuagint Translation A Song of Degrees. I was glad when they said to me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem1A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” 2Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem.… Cross References Hebrews 10:25 Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Isaiah 2:3 And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Zechariah 8:21 and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’ Matthew 18:20 For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” Psalm 84:10 For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. Luke 24:52-53 And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, / praising God continually in the temple. Isaiah 30:29 You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. Acts 2:46-47 With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, / praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Psalm 42:4 These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the festive procession to the house of God with shouts of joy and praise. John 4:20-24 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one must worship is in Jerusalem.” / “Believe Me, woman,” Jesus replied, “a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. / You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. ... Psalm 27:4 One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple. 1 Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church. Psalm 84:1-2 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts! / My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Acts 3:1 One afternoon Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. Psalm 55:14 We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. Treasury of Scripture I was glad when they said to me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. Title. Psalm 120:1 A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me. Psalm 134:1 A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD. was glad Psalm 42:4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. Psalm 55:14 We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company. Psalm 63:1-3 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; … let us go Isaiah 2:3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Jeremiah 31:6 For there shall be a day, that the watchmen upon the mount Ephraim shall cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God. Jeremiah 50:4,5 In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of Judah together, going and weeping: they shall go, and seek the LORD their God… Jump to Previous Ascents David Degrees Glad House Let's Rejoiced SongJump to Next Ascents David Degrees Glad House Let's Rejoiced SongPsalm 122 1. David professes his joy for the church6. And prays for the peace thereof A song of ascents. This phrase indicates that Psalm 122 is part of the "Songs of Ascents," a collection of Psalms (120-134) traditionally sung by Hebrew pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem for the three major feasts: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. The term "ascents" reflects both the physical journey upward to Jerusalem, which is situated on a hill, and the spiritual elevation experienced by the worshippers. These songs emphasize themes of worship, community, and the anticipation of meeting with God. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 122, King David expresses joy and anticipation in going to the house of the LORD, reflecting his deep devotion and love for worship. 2. House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 3. Pilgrimage Festivals The context of this psalm is often associated with the pilgrimage festivals (Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles) when Israelites traveled to Jerusalem to worship. Teaching Points Joy in WorshipThe psalmist's gladness in going to the house of the LORD challenges us to examine our own attitudes towards worship. Do we approach it with joy and anticipation? Community in Worship The phrase "Let us go" emphasizes the communal aspect of worship. Worship is not just a personal experience but a shared journey with fellow believers. The Presence of God The house of the LORD symbolizes God's presence. Today, we can experience His presence not only in church buildings but wherever believers gather in His name. Pilgrimage of the Heart While the physical journey to the temple was significant, our spiritual journey towards God is of utmost importance. Are we making strides in our spiritual walk? Anticipation of Eternal Worship This psalm can also remind us of the ultimate joy and anticipation of worshiping God eternally in His heavenly kingdom.(1) Let us go.--Or, we will go. This verse is inscribed over the portico of St. Paul's Cathedral.Verse 1. - I was glad when they said unto us, Let us go into the house of the Lord (comp. Psalm 5:7; Psalm 28:2; Psalm 138:2). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A Songשִׁ֥יר (šîr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7892: A song, singing of Ascents. הַֽמַּעֲל֗וֹת (ham·ma·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4609: Elevation, the act, the condition, a climactic progression Of David. לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse I was glad שָׂ֭מַחְתִּי (maḥ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome when they said בְּאֹמְרִ֣ים (bə·’ō·mə·rîm) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say to me, לִ֑י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew “Let us go נֵלֵֽךְ׃ (nê·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to the house בֵּ֖ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD.” יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Psalm 122:1 NIVPsalm 122:1 NLT Psalm 122:1 ESV Psalm 122:1 NASB Psalm 122:1 KJV Psalm 122:1 BibleApps.com Psalm 122:1 Biblia Paralela Psalm 122:1 Chinese Bible Psalm 122:1 French Bible Psalm 122:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 122:1 A Song of Ascents (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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