Psalms 122

1 A song of degrees, or Psalme of David. I rejoiced, when they sayd to me, We wil go into the house of the Lord.

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

2 Our feete shall stand in thy gates, O Ierusalem.

Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem!

3 Ierusalem is builded as a citie, that is compact together in it selfe:

Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together,

4 Whereunto the Tribes, euen the Tribes of the Lord go vp according to the testimonie to Israel, to prayse the Name of the Lord.

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 thrones set for iudgement, euen the thrones of the house of Dauid.

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

6 Pray for the peace of Ierusalem: let them prosper that loue thee.

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

7 Peace be within thy walles, and prosperitie within thy palaces.

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

8 For my brethren and neighbours sakes I will wish thee now prosperitie.

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

9 Because of the House of the Lord our God, I will procure thy wealth.

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