Psalms 122:1
Psalms 122:1 in Multiple Translations
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah.
I was glad because they said to me, We will go into the house of the Lord.
I was so happy when they said to me, “Let's go the house of the Lord.”
A song of degrees, or Psalme of David. I rejoiced, when they sayd to me, We wil go into the house of the Lord.
A Song of the Ascents, by David. I have rejoiced in those saying to me, 'To the house of Jehovah we go.'
I was glad when they said to me, “Let’s go to the LORD’s house!”
A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said to me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
To thee have I lifted up my eyes, who dwellest in heaven.
I was glad/happy when people said to me, “We should go to the temple of Yahweh in Jerusalem!”
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Psalms 122:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
שִׁ֥יר
הַֽ/מַּעֲל֗וֹת
לְ/דָ֫וִ֥ד
שָׂ֭מַחְתִּי
בְּ/אֹמְרִ֣ים
לִ֑/י
בֵּ֖ית
יְהוָ֣ה
נֵלֵֽךְ
שִׁ֥יר
shîyr
H7892
song
N-cs
הַֽ/מַּעֲל֗וֹת
maʻălâh
H4609
thought
Art | N-fp
לְ/דָ֫וִ֥ד
Dâvid
H1732
David
Prep | N-proper
שָׂ֭מַחְתִּי
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
בְּ/אֹמְרִ֣ים
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal
לִ֑/י
Prep | Suff
בֵּ֖ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
נֵלֵֽךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Imperf-1cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 122:1
שִׁ֥יר
shîyr
H7892
"song"
N-cs
This word refers to a song or singing, and it is used in the Bible to describe musical expressions of praise and worship, like the songs of David in the book of Psalms. It can also be used to describe a specific song or ode.
Definition: 1) song 1a) lyric song 1b) religious song 1c) song of Levitical choirs Also means: shi.rah (שִׁירָה "song" H7892B)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song. See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 76:1; Psalms 18:1.
הַֽ/מַּעֲל֗וֹת
maʻălâh
H4609
"thought"
Art | N-fp
Represents a step or journey upward, like the steps of a stair or a song of ascent, as in Psalm 120-134, which are songs the Israelites sang while traveling to Jerusalem for festivals. It symbolizes spiritual ascent.
Definition: what comes up, thoughts
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: things that come up, (high) degree, deal, go up, stair, step, story. See also: Exodus 20:26; Psalms 126:1; Psalms 120:1.
לְ/דָ֫וִ֥ד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
Prep | N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
שָׂ֭מַחְתִּי
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
בְּ/אֹמְרִ֣ים
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לִ֑/י
""
Prep | Suff
בֵּ֖ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
נֵלֵֽךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
Study Notes — Psalms 122:1
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- Psalms 122:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 122:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 122:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 122:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 122:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 122:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 122:1
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 122:1
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 122:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 122:1
- Sermons on Psalms 122:1
Context — Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
1I 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. 3Jerusalem is built up as a city united together,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 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. |
| 2 | Micah 4:2 | And many nations 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Psalms 84:1–2 | 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. |
| 5 | Psalms 120:1 | In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me. |
| 6 | Psalms 134:1 | Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! |
| 7 | Psalms 128:1 | Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways! |
| 8 | Psalms 121:1 | I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? |
| 9 | Zechariah 8:21–23 | 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.’ And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” |
| 10 | Jeremiah 31:6 | For there will be a day when watchmen will call out on the hills of Ephraim, ‘Arise, let us go up to Zion, to the LORD our God!’” |
Psalms 122:1 Summary
[This verse is about the joy of worshiping God with others. The Psalmist was excited to go to the temple, a special place where people could connect with God, similar to what is described in Psalms 95:6. Just like the Psalmist, we can find joy in worshiping God and being with other believers, as seen in Matthew 18:20, which says 'where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'house of the LORD' mentioned in this verse?
The 'house of the LORD' refers to the temple in Jerusalem, a place of worship and sacrifice, as seen in Psalms 138:2 and Exodus 23:17.
Why was the Psalmist glad to go to the house of the LORD?
The Psalmist was glad because he longed to worship and connect with God, as expressed in Psalms 84:2, which says 'My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.'
Is this verse still relevant to Christians today?
Yes, this verse is still relevant today, as believers are called to gather together to worship and fellowship, as seen in Hebrews 10:25, which encourages us not to give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing.
How can I apply this verse to my own life?
You can apply this verse by prioritizing worship and fellowship with other believers, as seen in Acts 2:46, which says the early church 'continued to meet together in the temple courts every day'.
Reflection Questions
- What brings you joy and excitement in your spiritual journey, and how can you cultivate that sense of joy?
- How can you make worship and fellowship a priority in your life, just like the Psalmist?
- What are some ways you can express your longing to connect with God, like the Psalmist did?
- How does this verse inspire you to seek out opportunities for corporate worship and fellowship?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 122:1
I was glad when they said unto me,.... Or, "I rejoiced in", or "because of, those that said unto me" (b); or, "in what was said unto me".
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 122:1
I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 122:1
Psalms 122 THE This Psalm seems to have been written by David for the use of the people when they came up to Jerusalem to the solemn feasts. David professeth his joy when he went into the house of the Lord, ; prayeth for the welfare, prosperity, and peace of it, . Let us go; exhorting one another to it, as . Or, We will go. The sense is, It delighteth me much to hear that the people, who had so long lived in the neglect or contempt of God’ s worship, were now ready and forward in it.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 122:1
Psalms 122:1 « A Song of degrees of David. » I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.Ver. 1. I was glad when they said unto me] The flourish of religion is the chief joy of the good Christian. Hence the evangelical jubilee among the Protestant party. Gregory Nazianzen writes that his father being a heathen, and often besought by his wife to become a Christian, had this verse suggested unto him in a dream, and was much wrought upon thereby. Wolfgangus Schuch, a Dutch martyr in Lotharing, hearing the sentence of his condemnation to the fire, began to sing this psalm (Acts & Mon. fol. 807). Let us go into the house of the Lord] "I will go also," said holy David; who was much cheered at his people’ s forwardness in God’ s service, and became their captain.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 122:1
(1) Let us go.—Or, we will go. This verse is inscribed over the portico of St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 122:1
PSALM CXXII The satisfaction of a gracious soul in the use of God's ordinances, 1, 2. Description of the internal government of Jerusalem, 3-5. Prayers for its peace and prosperity, 6-9. NOTES ON PSALM CXXII In the preceding Psalms we find the poor captives crying to God for deliverance; here they are returning thanks that they find they are permitted to return to their own land and to the ordinances of their God. Verse 1. I was glad when they said] When Cyrus published an edict for their return, the very first object of their thanksgiving was the kindness of God in permitting them to return to his ordinances.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 122:1
1. The Psalmist recalls his joy when his neighbours summoned him to join in the pilgrimage to the sanctuary. I was glad] The A.V. rightly follows the Ancient Versions in translating the verb as a past. Let us go into &c.] Rather, We will go to the house of Jehovah. Cp. Isaiah 2:3.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 122:1
I was glad - It was a subject; of joy to me. The return of the happy season when we were to go up to worship filled me with joy.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 122:1
1. I was glad—Literally, A light of joy was in my face. A characteristic testimony that the religion of the Hebrews, according to the liturgy of Moses, induced joy and praise, not a sordid
Sermons on Psalms 122:1
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Ezra) ch.3 & 4 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the potter and the clay from the book of Jeremiah. The speaker emphasizes that God does not give up on us even when we fail to re |
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Spurgeon a New Biography #4 by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon transcript, the preacher describes the journey of two travelers on a road. They encounter a storm and are separated, with one being caught up to glory and the other |
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Jap-03 the King at the Gate by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking God's face and being jealous for His glory. He refers to the psalm that speaks about ascending into the hill of th |
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The Christ-Centered Home by David Alspaugh | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with God. He references Proverbs 4:18 and Revelation 3 to illustrate that the path of the r |
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Joy by Phil Clarkson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of pointing people to Jesus Christ. He shares a story about a two-star general who directed a two-striped corporal to Jesus, |
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Hebron Silver Jubilee - Part 2 by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, the Lord's servant emphasizes the importance of having a genuine love for God's house. He refers to a scripture from Psalm 26:8, which states, "Lord, I have loved t |
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Hebron Dedication - Part 2 by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine love for God's house. He repeatedly expresses his love for the place and habitation of God's house. The sp |