What does Psalm 122:5 mean?

Psalm 122:5 highlights themes such as judgment, leadership, covenant when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 122:5 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

3Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:

4Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.

5For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

7Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.

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Revelation 20:4
This verse speaks of thrones where judgment takes place, paralleling the future reign of Christ.