Psalms 122

1 A song for pilgrims going up to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. I was so happy when they said to me, “Let's go the house of the Lord.”

A Song of Ascents; of David. I rejoiced when they said unto me: 'Let us go unto the house of the LORD.'

2 Now we're standing inside your gates, Jerusalem!

Our feet are standing within thy gates, O Jerusalem;

3 Jerusalem is built as a city where people can be together.

Jerusalem, that art builded as a city that is compact together;

4 All the tribes—the tribes of the Lord—go up there, following the command given to Israel to give thanks to the Lord.

Whither the tribes went up, even the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony unto Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.

5 This is where the thrones are placed, where judgment is given, the thrones of the house of David.

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

6 Pray that Jerusalem may be at peace. May everyone who loves Jerusalem be kept safe.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; may they prosper that love thee.

7 May there be peace within your walls, and safety within your fortresses.

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

8 On behalf of my family and friends, I will now say, “May you be at peace.”

For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say: 'Peace be within thee.'

9 On behalf of the house of the Lord our God, I pray that everything goes well for you.

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