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Resources · Psalms

The Songs of Ascent.

The meaning of Psalms 120 to 134, the pilgrim songs Israel sang on the climb to Jerusalem, from the Incense & Oil series at GateCity Buckhead.

What are the Songs of Ascent?

The Songs of Ascent are Psalms 120 to 134, fifteen short songs that pilgrims sang on the way up to Jerusalem for the great feasts. Each one carries the title "A Song of Ascents." Read together, they trace one journey: from distress far from home (Psalm 120) to blessing in the house of the Lord (Psalm 134).

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Psalm 120

Far From Home

Psalm 120 is the first of the Songs of Ascent, and it begins the climb in distress.

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Psalm 121

Where Does My Help Come From?

Psalm 121 is a Song of Ascents about God's protection on the journey.

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Psalm 122

I Was Glad

Psalm 122 is David's song of arriving at Jerusalem.

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Psalm 123

Looking Up

Psalm 123 is a short Song of Ascents about attentive dependence on God.

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Psalm 124

The Snare Is Broken

Psalm 124 is David's song of deliverance.

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Psalm 125

Like Mount Zion

Psalm 125 is a Song of Ascents about security in God.

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Psalm 126

Those Who Sow in Tears

Psalm 126 is a Song of Ascents about restoration.

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Psalm 127

Unless the Lord Builds the House

Psalm 127 is Solomon's Song of Ascents and the center of the collection.

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Psalm 128

Blessed Around the Table

Psalm 128 is a Song of Ascents about the blessing of a home that fears the Lord.

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Psalm 129

Plowed But Not Overcome

Psalm 129 is a Song of Ascents about surviving affliction.

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Psalm 130

Out of the Depths

Psalm 130 is a Song of Ascents and one of the church's seven penitential psalms.

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Psalm 131

A Quieted Soul

Psalm 131 is a three-verse Song of Ascents by David about humility and rest in God.

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Psalm 132

A Dwelling Place

Psalm 132 is the longest Song of Ascents and holds two oaths.

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Psalm 133

How Good and Pleasant

Psalm 133 is David's short Song of Ascents about unity.

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Psalm 134

Hands Lifted in the Night

Psalm 134 is the last Song of Ascents.

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