Amahubo 122

1 Ngathokoza lapho besithi kimi: Kasiye endlini yeNkosi.

I was glad when they said to me, “Let’s go to Adonai’s house!”

2 Inyawo zethu zimi emasangweni akho, Jerusalema.

Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem [City of peace];

3 IJerusalema yakhiwe njengomuzi ohlangeneyo ngokwawo,

Jerusalem [City of peace], that is built as a city that is compact together;

4 lapho izizwe ezenyukela khona, izizwe zeNkosi, kubufakazi bukaIsrayeli, ukuze zibonge ibizo leNkosi.

where the tribes go up, even Yah’s tribes, according to a testimony for Israel [God prevails], yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to Adonai’s name.

5 Ngoba kumiswe khona izihlalo zobukhosi zesahlulelo, izihlalo zobukhosi zendlu kaDavida.

For there are set thrones for judgment, the thrones of David [Beloved]’s house.

6 Khulekelani ukuthula kweJerusalema; bazaphumelela abakuthandayo.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem [City of peace]. Those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· you will prosper.

7 Kakube khona ukuthula phakathi kwemiduli yakho, inhlalakahle ezigodlweni zakho.

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

8 Ngenxa yabafowethu labangane bami sengizakuthi: Ukuthula kakube phakathi kwakho.

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

9 Ngenxa yendlu yeNkosi uNkulunkulu wethu ngizakudingela okuhle.

For the sake of the house of Yahweh Eloheikhem [Yahweh our God], I will seek your good.