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 of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, ‘We will go to the house of the Lord.’

2 Our feet have been standing in thy gates, O Jerusalem!

Now we are standing, within your gates, O Jerusalem.

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

O Jerusalem, built close-packed, like a city without breach or gap,

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

to you do the tribes come, the tribes of the Lord, as the law has ordained for Israel, there to give thanks to the Lord.

5 For there have sat thrones of judgment, Thrones of the house of David.

There once stood thrones of justice even thrones of the household of David.

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

Pray that all may be well with Jerusalem, and well with those who love you,

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

well within your ramparts, and well within your palaces.

8 For the sake of my brethren and my companions, Let me speak, I pray thee, 'Peace [be] in thee.'

For the sake of my brethren and friends, I will wish you now prosperity:

9 For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God, I seek good for thee!

for the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good.