Psalms 122

1 A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said to me, Let us 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 feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.

Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem;

3 Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together:

Jerusalem, that is built as a city that is joined together;

4 Where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, to the testimony of Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.

where the tribes go up, even the tribes of the LORD, according to an ordinance for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.

5 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

For there are set thrones for judgment, 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’ sake, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

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 seek thy good.

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