Psalms 122

1 A Song of degrees. Of David. I rejoiced when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of Jehovah.

A Song of Ascents. By David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let’s go to the LORD’s house!”

2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.

Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem!

3 Jerusalem, which art built as a city that is compact together,

Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together,

4 Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of Jah, a testimony to Israel, to give thanks unto the name of Jehovah.

where the tribes go up, even the LORD’s tribes, according to an ordinance for Israel, to give thanks to the LORD’s name.

5 For there are set thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

For there are set thrones for judgment, the thrones of David’s house.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who love you will prosper.

7 Peace be within thy bulwarks, prosperity within thy palaces.

Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.

8 For my brethren and companions' sakes I will say, Peace be within thee!

For my brothers’ and companions’ sakes, I will now say, “Peace be within you.”

9 Because of the house of Jehovah our God I will seek thy good.

For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.