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Psalms 122:4

GratitudePraise and worship

2 Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem.

3 Jerusalem is built up as a city united together,

where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.

5 For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.
KJV
Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.
WEB
where the tribes go up, even the LORD’s tribes, according to an ordinance for Israel, to give thanks to the LORD’s name.
ASV
Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of Jehovah, [For] an ordinance for Israel, To give thanks unto the name of Jehovah.
DARBY
Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of Jah, a testimony to Israel, to give thanks unto the name of Jehovah.
BLB
there the tribes go up, the tribes of YAH, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of YHWH.
ÅB
hvor stammene drar opp, Herrens stammer, etter en lov for Israel, for å prise Herrens navn!
OTB
Dit stammer stiger opp, Herrens stammer—
En forordning for Israel—
For å takke Herrens navn.
B1930
hvor stammene drar op, Herrens stammer, efter en lov for Israel, for å prise Herrens navn!

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