Psalms 122

1 A Song of the Ascents, by David. I have rejoiced in those saying to me, 'To the house of Jehovah we 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 Our feet have been standing in thy gates, O Jerusalem!

Now we're standing inside your gates, Jerusalem!

3 Jerusalem — the builded one — [Is] as a city that is joined to itself together.

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

4 For thither have tribes gone up, Tribes of Jah, companies of Israel, To give thanks to the name of Jehovah.

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 have sat thrones of judgment, Thrones of the house of David.

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

6 Ask ye the peace of Jerusalem, At rest are those loving thee.

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

7 Peace is in thy bulwark, rest in thy high places,

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

8 For the sake of my brethren and my companions, Let me speak, I pray thee, 'Peace [be] in 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 Jehovah our God, I seek good for thee!

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