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Lutheran reading notes

In Psalms chapter 122, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.

Theme: Wisdom, prayer, and faithful living Key people: Wise figures Key place: Israel Liturgical use: Wisdom lections
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 122:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
Psalms 122:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:
Psalms 122:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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 122:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. {are...: Heb. do sit}
Psalms 122:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Psalms 122:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7 Peace be within thy walls, {and} prosperity within thy palaces.
Psalms 122:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8 For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace {be} within thee.
Psalms 122:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.
Psalms 122:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.