Psalms 122:9 meaning and explanation

For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.

Psalms 122:9, Berean Standard Bible

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The speaker is a pilgrim who has reached Jerusalem and now addresses the city directly. In verse 8 he committed himself to peace for the sake of family and friends; here he adds a second, deeper reason.

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