Psalms 122:1

What does Psalms 122:1 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 122:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I was glad because they said to me, We will go into the house of the Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

A Song of the Ascents, by David. I have rejoiced in those saying to me, `To the house of Jehovah we go.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

To thee have I lifted up my eyes, who dwellest in heaven.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I rejoiced when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of Jehovah.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 128:1

    Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways.

  • Jeremiah 31:6

    For there shall be a day, that the watchmen upon the hills of Ephraim shall cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto Jehovah our God.

  • Psalms 121:1

    I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come?

  • Psalms 55:14

    We took sweet counsel together; We walked in the house of God with the throng.

  • Zechariah 8:21

    and the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to entreat the favor of Jehovah, and to seek Jehovah of hosts: I will go also.

  • Psalms 133:1

    Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

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