Psalms 122:3 bbe — O Jerusalem, you are like a town which is well joined together;

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"O Jerusalem, you are like a town which is well joined together;"

— Psalms 122:3, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:”
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ASV
“Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together; ”
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WEB
“Jerusalem, that is built as a city that is compact together;”
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NET
“Jerusalem is a city designed to accommodate an assembly.”
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Psalms 122 — Context

I was glad because they said to me, We will go into the house of the Lord.

At last our feet were inside your doors, O Jerusalem.

O Jerusalem, you are like a town which is well joined together;

To which the tribes went up, even the tribes of the Lord, for a witness to Israel, to give praise to the name of the Lord.

For there seats for the judges were placed, even the rulers' seats of the line of David.

O make prayers for the peace of Jerusalem; may they whose love is given to you do well.

Psalms 122:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 122:3 say?

Psalms 122:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “O Jerusalem, you are like a town which is well joined together;”

Where is Psalms 122:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 122:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 122, verse 3.

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 122:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 122:3 in?

Psalms 122:3 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 122:3?

Psalms 122:3 reads (BBE): “O Jerusalem, you are like a town which is well joined together;” 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.

Psalms 122:3 bbe — O Jerusalem, you are like a town which is well joined together;

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Psalms 122 — Context

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