Psalm 122:9

Translations

Modern

For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.

Traditional

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

Literal

For the sake of the house of YHWH our God I will seek good for you.

Latin

Propter domum Domini Dei nostri, quæsivi bona tibi.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.

Notes

Psalms 122:6–9

Prayers for the peace of Jerusalem are motivated by love of family and God’s sanctuary.

Psalms 122:1–9

Jerusalem is presented here as the city of God, the city of David, and the center of faith. A group of pilgrims joyfully arrives in the city (Psalm 122:1–2). The psalmist praises Jerusalem (Psalm 122:3–5) and prays for the city’s peace (122:6–9).

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Nehemiah 2:10
But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they were deeply disturbed that someone had come to seek the well-being of the Israelites.
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.
1 Chronicles 29:3
Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple:
Nehemiah 13:14
Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out my deeds of loving devotion for the house of my God and for its services.
John 2:17
His disciples remembered that it is written: “Zeal for Your house will consume Me.”
Psalm 69:9
…because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
Psalm 26:8
O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides.
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!
Esther 10:3
For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen.
Psalm 137:5–6
If I forget you, O Jerusalem, may my right hand cease to function.
Psalm 102:13–14
You will rise up and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor—the appointed time has come.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Hallel Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees Zion

Topics

Church: House of the Lord Church: Love For God: Providence of

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