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Psalms 122:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jerusalem is built as a city that is united and closely connected together:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is praising Jerusalem as a city that stands strong and unified, with all its parts working together as one.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 122 is one of the Songs of Ascents, which were sung by Jewish pilgrims as they journeyed to Jerusalem for major festivals like Passover and Pentecost. The verse describes Jerusalem as a compact, well-built city, likely referring to its fortified walls and unified structure that symbolized the gathering of Israel's tribes for worship and national unity. This highlights Jerusalem's role as the central spiritual and political hub in ancient Israelite history.

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