Psalms 122

1 A Song of Ascents. David’s. I was glad, when they were saying unto me, Unto the house of Yahweh, let us go!

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.”

2 Standing are our feet, within thy gates, O Jerusalem!

Now we're standing inside your gates, Jerusalem!

3 Jerusalem! that hath been builded, A true city, all joined together as one:

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

4 Whither have come up the tribes, The tribes of Yah, A testimony to Israel, To give thanks unto the Name of Yahweh:

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

5 For there are set—Thrones for justice, Thrones for the house David.

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

6 Ask ye for the peace of Jerusalem, They shall prosper, who love thee!

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

7 Peace be within thy walls, prosperity within thy palaces:

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

8 For the sake of my brethren and friends, Oh, might I speak [saying], Peace be within thee!

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

9 For the sake of the house of Yahweh our God, will I seek blessing for thee.

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