Psalm 122:9

New International Reader's Version

I’m concerned about the house of the Lord our God. So I pray that things will go well with Jerusalem.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:3

With all my heart I want the temple of my God to be built. So I’m giving my personal treasures of gold and silver for it. I’m adding them to everything else I’ve provided for the holy temple.

Nehemiah 13:14

You are my God. Remember me because of what I’ve done. I’ve worked faithfully for your temple and its services. So please don’t forget the good things I’ve done.

Nehemiah 2:10

Sanballat and Tobiah heard about what was happening. Sanballat was a Horonite. Tobiah was an official from Ammon. They were very upset that someone had come to help the Israelites.

Esther 10:3

The position of Mordecai the Jew was second only to the position of King Xerxes. Mordecai was the most important Jew. All the other Jews had the highest respect for him. That’s because he worked for the good of his people. And he spoke up for the benefit of all the Jews.

Psalm 26:8

Lord, I love the house where you live. I love the place where your glory is.

Psalm 69:9

My great love for your house destroys me. Those who make fun of you make fun of me also.

Psalm 84:10

A single day in your courtyards is better than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather guard the door of the house of my God than live in the tents of sinful people.

John 2:17

His disciples remembered what had been written. It says, “My great love for your house will destroy me.” (Psalm 69:9)