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Psalms 122:9 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good. "
Psalms 122:9
Verse in Context
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Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace
Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.
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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."
Psalms 122:2
"Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem."
Psalms 122:3
"Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:"
Psalms 122:4
"Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD."
Psalms 122:5
"For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David."
Psalms 122:6
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love"
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