>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/122?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#0777a::c0777a) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/122.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/122.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/122/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>This psalm, attributed to David, is a song of ascents, sung by worshippers traveling to Jerusalem, addressing the city and its significance to the Israelites. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>The writer is happy to visit a special place called the house of the Lord and prays for peace and happiness for everyone in the city. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>This chapter expresses joy and reverence for going to the house of the Lord in Jerusalem. It highlights the unity and purpose of the tribes of Israel as they gather to worship and give thanks. The chapter emphasizes the importance of praying for peace and prosperity in Jerusalem, seeking its well-being for the sake of the Lord's house. > >#Gospel/Worship #Gospel/Peace #Gospel/Unity ###### 1 1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. ###### 2 2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. ###### 3 3 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: ###### 4 4 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 5 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. ###### 6 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. ###### 7 7 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. ###### 8 8 For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. ###### 9 9 Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good.