Christian prayer
Psalm 122
Psalm 122 in its original text and with its meaning, celebrating worship in Jerusalem and prayer for its peace.
- 9 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Bible
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- 1
שִׁ֥יר הַֽמַּעֲל֗וֹת לְדָ֫וִ֥ד שָׂ֭מַחְתִּי בְּאֹמְרִ֣ים לִ֑י בֵּ֖ית יְהוָ֣ה נֵלֵֽךְ׃
A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
- 2
עֹ֭מְדוֹת הָי֣וּ רַגְלֵ֑ינוּ בִּ֝שְׁעָרַ֗יִךְ יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃
Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
- 3
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֥ם הַבְּנוּיָ֑ה כְּ֝עִ֗יר שֶׁחֻבְּרָה־לָּ֥הּ יַחְדָּֽו׃
Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:
- 4
שֶׁשָּׁ֨ם עָל֪וּ שְׁבָטִ֡ים שִׁבְטֵי־יָ֭הּ עֵד֣וּת לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל לְ֝הֹד֗וֹת לְשֵׁ֣ם יְהוָֽה׃
Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.
- 5
כִּ֤י שָׁ֨מָּה ׀ יָשְׁב֣וּ כִסְא֣וֹת לְמִשְׁפָּ֑ט כִּ֝סְא֗וֹת לְבֵ֣ית דָּוִֽיד׃
For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
- 6
שַׁ֭אֲלוּ שְׁל֣וֹם יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם יִ֝שְׁלָ֗יוּ אֹהֲבָֽיִךְ׃
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
- 7
יְהִֽי־שָׁל֥וֹם בְּחֵילֵ֑ךְ שַׁ֝לְוָ֗ה בְּאַרְמְנוֹתָֽיִךְ׃
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
- 8
לְ֭מַעַן אַחַ֣י וְרֵעָ֑י אֲדַבְּרָה־נָּ֖א שָׁל֣וֹם בָּֽךְ׃
For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
- 9
לְ֭מַעַן בֵּית־יְהוָ֣ה אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ אֲבַקְשָׁ֖ה ט֣וֹב לָֽךְ׃
Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.
Wording: The Holy Bible, King James Version, 1611 (standard text of 1769). Copied word for word from the edition named here
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Când se rostește în rugăciune
Many Christians recite Psalm 122 during communal worship or personal prayer, especially when reflecting on the joy of gathering in God's house. It is also used when praying for Jerusalem, for peace, and for the well-being of a community.
De unde provine
Psalm 122 comes from the Book of Psalms in the Bible and belongs to the Songs of Ascents. These songs are associated with pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Its heading attributes it to David, and its words express joy at entering Jerusalem and a call to pray for the city's peace.
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Rugăciuni și texte asemănătoare
- ChristianPsalm 91A biblical psalm of trust in God’s shelter and protection amid danger.
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- ChristianPsalm 35A biblical psalm asking God for protection, justice and deliverance from enemies.
Întrebări despre Psalm 122
How many verses are in Psalm 122?
Psalm 122 has 9 verses.
What is Psalm 122 about?
It celebrates the joy of going to the house of the Lord and gathering in Jerusalem. It ends with a prayer for peace and well-being within the city.
When do Christians pray Psalm 122?
Many Christians pray it in communal worship, during personal devotion, or when praying for peace. Its pilgrimage themes also make it fitting for reflection on journeys of faith.
Who wrote Psalm 122?
The psalm's heading attributes it to David. Its precise date of composition is uncertain.
How long does Psalm 122 take to recite?
It can be recited in under a minute, though a slower, reflective reading may take longer.
