< Psalms 122 >

1 I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: We shall go into the house of the Lord.
A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, ‘We will go to the house of the Lord.’
2 Our feet were standing in thy courts, O Jerusalem.
Now we are standing, within your gates, O Jerusalem.
3 Jerusalem, which is built as a city, which is compact together.
O Jerusalem, built close-packed, like a city without breach or gap,
4 For thither did the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord: the testimony of Israel, to praise the name of the Lord.
to you do the tribes come, the tribes of the Lord, as the law has ordained for Israel, there to give thanks to the Lord.
5 Because their seats have sat in judgment, seats upon the house of David.
There once stood thrones of justice even thrones of the household of David.
6 Pray ye for the things that are for the peace of Jerusalem: and abundance for them that love thee.
Pray that all may be well with Jerusalem, and well with those who love you,
7 Let peace be in thy strength: and abundance in thy towers.
well within your ramparts, and well within your palaces.
8 For the sake of my brethren, and of my neighbours, I spoke peace of thee.
For the sake of my brethren and friends, I will wish you now prosperity:
9 Because of the house of the Lord our God, I have sought good things for thee.
for the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good.

< Psalms 122 >