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.” Berean Literal Bible A Song of the Ascents. Of David. I was glad at the saying to me, “Let us go to the house of YHWH.” 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.” Berean Annotated Bible A song of ascents. Of David (beloved). I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD {YHWH}. 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." 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleA song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to 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.” Berean Literal Bible A Song of the Ascents. Of David. I was glad at the saying to me, “Let us 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 A song of ascents. Psalm 120:1 A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me. Psalm 121:1 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? Psalm 134:1 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! Of David. Psalm 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! Psalm 18:1 For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. Psalm 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. I was glad when they said to me, 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. 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. Psalm 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” 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. 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! / My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 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.” 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. Psalm 122 belongs to Psalms 120–134, sung by Israelites traveling up to Jerusalem for the appointed feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. Jerusalem’s elevated location and its role as the center of Israel’s worship gave these journeys both physical and spiritual significance. Psa 120:1 A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD,… Of David. David established Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and brought the Ark of the Covenant there, making the city the nation’s political and religious center. Though Solomon later built the temple, David prepared for it and desired that the LORD’s worship be centered in Jerusalem. Psa 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.… I was glad when they said to me, The journey to worship was shared by families, tribes, and communities. Entering Jerusalem united Israel before the LORD and reminded the people that they belonged to one covenant nation. Psa 42:4 These things come to mind as I pour out my soul… “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” The house of the LORD was the appointed place where Israel drew near to God through sacrifice, prayer, and worship. In David’s time the Ark was in Jerusalem, and Solomon’s temple would later stand there as the permanent sanctuary for the nation. Psa 27:4 One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire:… 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 122:1?2. How does Psalm 122:1 inspire joy in attending church services today? 3. What does "let us go to the house of the LORD" signify for Christians? 4. How can we cultivate a heart eager for worship like in Psalm 122:1? 5. How does Psalm 122:1 connect with Hebrews 10:25 about gathering together? 6. In what ways can we encourage others to rejoice in worship attendance? 7. What does Psalm 122:1 reveal about the importance of communal worship in Christianity? 8. How does Psalm 122:1 reflect the historical significance of Jerusalem in biblical times? 9. Why is the joy of going to the house of the Lord emphasized in Psalm 122:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 122? (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). Psalm 122:1 paints a vivid picture: pilgrims climbing toward Jerusalem, David’s heart leaping with gladness, and friends rallying one another to meet the LORD. The verse teaches that corporate worship is a God-given pathway to joy, that invitations matter, and that gathering in the LORD’s house answers the deepest longing of every believer. 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 Additonal Resources Psalm 122:1 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 122:1 Bible Gateway Psalm 122:1 Bible.com Psalm 122:1 NIV |
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