Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 122:9 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 122:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 122 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.”
Psalms 122:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 122:9
The psalm concludes with ultimate motivation: 'Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.' The phrase 'because of' establishes causation - the house of God provides the fundamental reason for seeking Jerusalem's good. God's presence in the temple makes Jerusalem worthy of devotion. The possessive 'our God' emphasizes covenant relationship; the God who dwells there belongs to His people, and His people belong to Him. The commitment 'I will seek thy good' goes beyond passive wishing to active pursuit of welfare. Seeking good involves prayer, support, defense, and sacrifice fo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 122:9
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“and Tobiah the servant”
“than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.”
“I love the habitation of your house”
“Zeal for your house will eat me up.{Psalm 69:9}”
“my God”
“For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.”
“and great among the Jews”
“because I have set my affection on the house of my God”
“Yahweh of Armies!”
“Jerusalem”