Psa 122:1-2 | Clarke | e4.org | PSALM CXXII The satisfaction of a gracious soul in the use of God's ordinances , 1, 2. Description of the internal government of Jerusalem , 3-5. Prayers for its peace and prosperity , 6-9. NOTES ON PSALM CXXII In the preceding Psalms we find the poor captives crying to God for deliverance; here they are returning thanks that they find they are permitted to return to their own land and to the ordinances of their God. Verse 1. I was glad when they said ] When Cyrus published an edict for their return, the very first object of their thanksgiving was the kindness of God in permitting them to return to his ordinances.

‏ Psalms 122:1-2

PSALM CXXII

The satisfaction of a gracious soul in the use of God's ordinances, 1, 2.

Description of the internal government of Jerusalem, 3-5.

Prayers for its peace and prosperity, 6-9.

NOTES ON PSALM CXXII

In the preceding Psalms we find the poor captives crying to God for deliverance; here they are returning thanks that they find they are permitted to return to their own land and to the ordinances of their God.

Verse 1. I was glad when they said] When Cyrus published an edict for their return, the very first object of their thanksgiving was the kindness of God in permitting them to return to his ordinances.

Verse 2. Our feet shall stand] For seventy years we have been exiled from our own land; our heart was in Jerusalem, but our feet were in Chaldea. Now God has turned our captivity, and our feet shall shortly stand within the gates of Jerusalem. What a transition from misery to happiness! and what a subject for rejoicing!