Psalm 122:7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 122:6-9

Here, I. David calls upon others to which well to Jerusalem, Ps. 122:6, 7. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for the welfare of it, for all good to it, particularly for the uniting of the inhabitants among themselves and their preservation from the incursions of enemies. This we may truly desire, that in the peace thereof we may have peace; and this we must earnestly pray for, for it is the gift of God, and for it he will be enquired of. Those that can do nothing else for the peace of Jerusalem... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 122:7

Peace be within thy walls ,.... The word say might be supplied; for this, with the following, seem to be petitions the psalmist puts into the mouths of those he desires to pray for Jerusalem's peace; and he directs them to pray in this manner, to take with them such words as these, and pray to the Lord. Jerusalem was a walled city, and so is the church of God; God himself is a wall of fire around her; salvation by Christ is as walls and bulwarks to her; the power and providence of God... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 122:7

Peace be within thy walls - This is the form of prayer that they are to use: "May prosperity ever reside within thy walls, on all the people that dwell there; and tranquillity within thy palaces or high places, among the rulers and governors of the people." read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 122:7

Verse 7 7.Peace be within thy bulwarks, etc. The two clauses express the same sentiment, and, therefore, the meaning of the first is gathered from the second. The term peace signifies nothing else than prosperity. The noun שלוה, shalvah, in the second clause, sometimes signifies rest, but it is more frequently taken for abundance or prosperity On this account I have translated the noun בחילך , bechelech, within thy bulwark (73) I do not find fault with others who have translated it a ditch or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

The house of God and the Church of Jesus Christ. The "house of God" ( Psalms 122:1 and Psalms 122:9 ) may stand for the Christian sanctuary, and the "Jerusalem," of which this psalm is full, may stand for the Church of Jesus Christ. Thus regarded, we have— I. THE HOUSE OF GOD . 1. The Divine Presence . God's house is the place where he dwells; where, in the fullest sense, he is . And though the Omnipresent cannot be said to be in one place more truly than in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

Jerusalem a type of the Church. That which is said or implied here of Jerusalem is appropriate in a symbolic sense to the New Jerusalem, the Church of the living God. I. FOR THE CHURCH IS AS A CITY . 1. Built . The result of thought and toil and care. 2. As Jerusalem , a captured city . It was once the home of all heathen abomination, but by David it was won for God. So the Church is a captured city, a trophy of God's omnipotent grace. 3. Has walls... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:1-9

Worship. "I was glad when they said unto me," etc. This beautiful ode is supposed to have been by one dwelling in the country, who had been invited to join, and had joined, a company of pilgrims on their way to one of the feasts at Jerusalem; on his return, this ode embodied the sentiments that had been inspired. I. THE JOY OF WORSHIP . The delight of anticipation. ( Psalms 122:1 .) The brooding gladness which dwells on some anticipated great occasion. His imagination would... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:6-7

Peace, prosperity, and prayer. Emphatically a pilgrim-song, and by a poet who usually lived in the country. Describes the pleasure felt at invitation to join a party who were going up to one of the feasts. We have the joy and music of the journey; then the impressions on arrival, the first passionate delight of being in the holy city—a city beautifully built, well compacted, adorned with palaces, and strongly fortified. Observe the intense feeling with which Jerusalem was regarded by Jews.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 122:7

Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces . The prayer, which he would have others offer, the psalmist now offers himself. The prayer embraces, first, the whole community; then, especially those who have the direction and government of it. read more

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