Psalm 122:2
New International Version
Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem.

New Living Translation
And now here we are, standing inside your gates, O Jerusalem.

English Standard Version
Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem!

Berean Standard Bible
Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem.

King James Bible
Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.

New King James Version
Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem!

New American Standard Bible
Our feet are standing Within your gates, Jerusalem,

NASB 1995
Our feet are standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem,

NASB 1977
Our feet are standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem,

Legacy Standard Bible
Our feet are standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem,

Amplified Bible
Our feet are standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem,

Christian Standard Bible
Our feet were standing within your gates, Jerusalem —

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem—

American Standard Version
Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem,

Contemporary English Version
Jerusalem, we are standing inside your gates.

English Revised Version
Our feet are standing within thy gates, O Jerusalem;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Our feet are standing inside your gates, Jerusalem.

Good News Translation
And now we are here, standing inside the gates of Jerusalem!

International Standard Version
Our feet are standing inside your gates, Jerusalem.

Majority Standard Bible
Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem.

NET Bible
Our feet are standing inside your gates, O Jerusalem.

New Heart English Bible
Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem;

Webster's Bible Translation
Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.

World English Bible
Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Our feet have been standing in your gates, O Jerusalem!

Young's Literal Translation
Our feet have been standing in thy gates, O Jerusalem!

Smith's Literal Translation
Our feet were standing in the gates of The hard copy spelling records the following as: Jeursalem Jerusalem.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Our feet were standing in thy courts, O Jerusalem.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Our feet were standing in your courts, O Jerusalem.

New American Bible
And now our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem.

New Revised Standard Version
Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My feet shall stand within your gates, O Jerusalem.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
My feet had been standing inside your gates, oh, Jerusalem!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Our feet stood in thy courts, O Jerusalem.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
1A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” 2Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem. 3Jerusalem is built up as a city united together,…

Cross References
Isaiah 2:3
And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Zechariah 8:21-22
and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’ / And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.”

Psalm 84:1-2
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts! / My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

Psalm 84:10
For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

Psalm 42:4
These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the festive procession to the house of God with shouts of joy and praise.

Psalm 48:1-2
A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. / Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King.

Psalm 87:1-3
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains. / The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. / Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah

1 Kings 8:41-43
And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your name— / for they will hear of Your great name and mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple, / then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name.

2 Chronicles 6:32-33
And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your great name and Your mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple, / then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name.

Isaiah 66:20
And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.”

Jeremiah 31:6
For there will be a day when watchmen will call out on the hills of Ephraim, ‘Arise, let us go up to Zion, to the LORD our God!’”

Matthew 21:10
When Jesus had entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

Luke 2:41-42
Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. / And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.

John 12:12-15
The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” / Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: ...

Acts 2:5-11
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...


Treasury of Scripture

Our feet shall stand within your gates, O Jerusalem.

Psalm 84:7
They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.

Psalm 87:1-3
A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains…

Psalm 100:4
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

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Our feet are standing
This phrase signifies arrival and presence, indicating a moment of fulfillment and anticipation. In the context of ancient Israel, standing in a significant location often symbolized readiness to worship or participate in communal activities. The act of standing can also imply a sense of stability and permanence, suggesting that the pilgrims have reached their destination after a journey, which is a common theme in the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134).

in your gates,
Gates in ancient cities were not just entry points but also places of gathering, judgment, and commerce. They were central to the life of the city, serving as locations where leaders would meet and decisions were made. In biblical times, the gates of a city were often fortified and symbolized security and strength. The mention of gates here highlights the transition from the outside world into the sacred space of Jerusalem, a place of divine presence and communal worship.

O Jerusalem.
Jerusalem holds profound significance throughout the Bible as the city chosen by God, the site of the Temple, and the center of Jewish worship. It is often seen as a type of the heavenly city, representing God's eternal kingdom. Jerusalem is also central to biblical prophecy, with many prophecies concerning its future glory and restoration. In the New Testament, Jerusalem is significant in the life of Jesus Christ, who taught and performed miracles there, and it is the location of His crucifixion and resurrection. The city is a symbol of God's covenant with His people and His promise of salvation.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jerusalem
The central city of worship for the Israelites, Jerusalem is often seen as a symbol of God's presence and the spiritual center for the Jewish people. It is the location of the Temple, where God's people would gather for worship and festivals.

2. Pilgrims
The psalm is a Song of Ascents, traditionally sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the three major Jewish festivals: Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles.

3. David
Traditionally attributed to King David, this psalm reflects his deep love for Jerusalem and his desire for the unity and peace of God's people.
Teaching Points
The Significance of Jerusalem
Jerusalem is not just a physical location but a symbol of God's dwelling place among His people. It represents the unity and peace that come from being in God's presence.

Spiritual Pilgrimage
Just as the Israelites journeyed to Jerusalem, Christians are on a spiritual pilgrimage toward the heavenly Jerusalem. This journey requires faith, perseverance, and a focus on God's promises.

Standing Firm in Faith
The phrase "our feet are standing" suggests stability and confidence. Believers are called to stand firm in their faith, rooted in the truth of God's Word and His promises.

Unity Among Believers
The gathering in Jerusalem was a time of unity for the tribes of Israel. Similarly, Christians are called to unity in Christ, setting aside differences to worship and serve together.(2) Our feet shall stand.--Rather, Our feet have been, and are now, standing. "Here we stand at last at thy gates, O Jerusalem." "We must imagine the pilgrims arresting their steps to gaze about them as they reach the gates.

Verse 2. - Our feet shall stand; rather, stand, or are standing. The pilgrim-band has entered the city, and is on its way to God's house. Within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem has its "walls" (ver. 7) and its "gates" set up, which suits the time of David, not that of Ezra or Zerubbabel.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Our feet
רַגְלֵ֑ינוּ (raḡ·lê·nū)
Noun - fdc | first person common plural
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

are standing
עֹ֭מְדוֹת (‘ō·mə·ḏō·wṯ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

in your gates,
בִּ֝שְׁעָרַ֗יִךְ (biš·‘ā·ra·yiḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

O Jerusalem.
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel


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