Chapter 121

Under the figure of return to Jerusalem, vehemently desired by the Jews in captivity, the Psalmist describeth the desire, and hope of the just to possess heaven.

1. 1

   A gradual Canticle. I rejoiced in these things, which were said to me: We shall go into the house of our Lord.

2. 2

   Our feet were standing, in thy courts, o Jerusalem.

3. 3

   Jerusalem, which is built as a city: whose participation is together in it-self.

4. 4

   For thither did the tribes ascend, the tribes of our Lord: the testimony of Israel to confess unto the name of our Lord.

5. 5

   Because seats sat there in judgment, seats upon the house of David.

6. 6

   Ask ye the things that are for the peace of Jerusalem: and aboundance to them that love thee.

7. 7

   Peace be made in thy strength: and aboundance in thy towers.

8. 8

   For my brethren, and my neighbour's sakes, I spake peace of thee:

9. 9

   For the house of our Lord God, I have sought good things to thee.