Psalms 122:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Having celebrated the praises of Jerusalem, the Psalmist here calls upon all the people to pray for its prosperity; and as a accommodation, declares that blessings shall attend all who do so. And finally he himself resolves, that whatsoever be the resolution of others, he will seek its welfare. If we spiritualize these verses with an eye to the Zion of Jesus, and his brethren and companions, how doth the subject arise in glory! Blessed, indeed, is it to see the tribes going up thrice in a year to the Jerusalem of old; and the Lord defending their houses during their absence from every foe. Exodus 34:23-24. But in the gospel Zion, Jesus holds a feast every day, and all the day, and through him we may have access continually to the Father by one Spirit. Ephesians 2:18. And when the Lord shall finally bring home his people to the Jerusalem that is above, where the promise runs, the ransomed of Zion shall return with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads; then will the church sit down upon the throne of Jesus, and dwell with him forever. Reader, do see those sweet scriptures, Isaiah 35:10; Revelation 21:10; Revelation 21:10, to the end.