Psalms 122

1 A Song of Ascents; of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto 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 feet are standing within thy gates, O Jerusalem;

Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem!

3 Jerusalem, that art builded as a city that is compact together:

Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together,

4 Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the LORD [for] a testimony unto Israel, to give thanks into 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 set thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

For there are set thrones for judgement, 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 walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.

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

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

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

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

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