Psalms 121:2 cpdv — Our feet were standing in your courts, O Jerusalem.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Our feet were standing in your courts, O Jerusalem. "

— Psalms 121:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 121 — Context

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A Canticle in steps. I rejoiced in the things that were said to me: “We shall go into the house of the Lord.”

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Our feet were standing in your courts, O Jerusalem.

3

Jerusalem has been built as a city, whose participation is unto itself.

4

For to that place, the tribes ascended, the tribes of the Lord: the testimony of Israel, to confess to the name of the Lord.

5

For in that place, seats have sat down in judgment, seats above the house of David.

Psalms 121:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 121:2 say?
Psalms 121:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Our feet were standing in your courts, O Jerusalem. ”
Where is Psalms 121:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 121:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 121, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 121:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 121:2 in?
Psalms 121:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 121:2?
Psalms 121:2 reads (CPDV): “Our feet were standing in your courts, O Jerusalem. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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