Psalms 122:1
A song of ascents. Of David.
What it says
The speaker rejoices when invited to go to the house of the LORD.
What it is doing
This verse opens the psalm with shared joy at pilgrimage and worship.
In context
1A song of ascents. Of David. 2Our feet are standing in your gates, 3Jerusalem is built up 4where the tribes go up, 5For there the thrones of judgment stand, 6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 7May there be peace within your walls, 8For the sake of my brothers and friends, 9For the sake of the house of the LORD our God,