Psa 122:1 | Clarke | STEP | The satisfaction of a gracious soul in the use of God's ordinances, , . Description of the internal governmentof Jerusalem, . Prayers for its peace and prosperity, . 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

Introduction

The satisfaction of a gracious soul in the use of God's ordinances, Psa 122:1, Psa 122:2. Description of the internal governmentof Jerusalem, Psa 122:3-5. Prayers for its peace and prosperity, Psa 122:6-9.

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.