The verse "I was glad when they said unto me" is from Psalm 122:1 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. The full verse reads: "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD." — Psalm 122:1 KJV This verse is part of a song of degrees by David expressing joy at the invitation to go to the house of the LORD, referring to the temple in Jerusalem, a place of worship and gathering for the people of Israel.
