Psalms 122
Psalm 122
A Prayer for Jerusalem
A song of ascents. Of David.
1I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let’s go to the house of the Lord.”23Our feet were standing within your gates, Jerusalem —4
5Jerusalem, built as a city should be, solidly united,6
7where the tribes, the Lord’s tribes, go up to give thanks to the name of the Lord. (This is an ordinance for Israel.)8
9There, thrones for judgment are placed, thrones of the house of David.10
11Pray for the well-being of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure;12
13may there be peace within your walls, security within your fortresses.”14
15Because of my brothers and friends, I will say, “May peace be in you.”16
17Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will pursue your prosperity.18