Psalm 121:5–8

5 There stand the thrones for judgment,

the thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

“May those who love you be secure.

7 May there be peace within your walls

and security within your citadels.”

8 For the sake of my family and friends,

I will say, “Peace be within you.”

5 There thrones for judgment were set,

the thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

“May they be secure who love you!

7 Peace be within your walls

and security within your towers!”

8 For my brothers and companions’ sake

I will say, “Peace be within you!”

5 For there are set thrones of judgment,

The thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

They shall prosper that love thee.

7 Peace be within thy walls,

And prosperity within thy palaces.

8 For my brethren and companions’ sakes,

I will now say, Peace be within thee.

5 Here stand the thrones where judgment is given,

the thrones of the dynasty of David.

6 Pray for peace in Jerusalem.

May all who love this city prosper.

7 O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls

and prosperity in your palaces.

8 For the sake of my family and friends, I will say,

“May you have peace.”

5 For thrones are set there for judgment,

The thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

“May they prosper who love you.

7 Peace be within your walls,

Prosperity within your palaces.”

8 For the sake of my brethren and companions,

I will now say, “Peace be within you.”

5 There the descendants of David

set their thrones to judge the people.

6 Pray for peace in Jerusalem:

“May those who love her be safe.

7 May there be peace within her walls

and safety within her strong towers.”

8 To help my relatives and friends,

I say, “Let Jerusalem have peace.”

5 For there are set thrones for judgment,

The thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

They shall prosper that love thee.

7 Peace be within thy walls,

And prosperity within thy palaces.

8 For my brethren and companions’ sakes,

I will now say, Peace be within thee.

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

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. 7 Peace be within thy bulwarks, prosperity within thy palaces. 8 For my brethren and companions’ sakes I will say, Peace be within thee!

5 The court of justice sits there. 

It consists of ⸤princes who are⸥ David’s descendants. 

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 

“May those who love you prosper. 

7 May there be peace inside your walls 

and prosperity in your palaces.” 

8 For the sake of my relatives and friends, let me say, 

“May it go well for you!” 

5 There, thrones for judgment are placed,

thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

“May those who love you prosper;

7 may there be peace within your walls,

prosperity within your fortresses.”

8 Because of my brothers and friends,

I will say, “Peace be with you.”

5 For there the thrones for judgment were set up,

the thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

“May they prosper who love you.

7 Peace be within your walls

and security within your towers.”

8 For the sake of my relatives and friends

I will say, “Peace be within you.”

5 For there the thrones sit for judgment,

thrones of David’s house.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

“May those who love you be at ease.

7 May peace be within your walls,

security within your palaces.”

8 For the sake of my brothers and my friends,

I will say, “Peace be within you.”

5 The thrones of the family line of David are there.

That’s where the people are judged.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Say,

“May those who love you be secure.

7 May there be peace inside your walls.

May your people be kept safe.”

8 I’m concerned for my family and friends.

So I say to Jerusalem, “May you enjoy peace.”

5 For there thrones were set for judgment,

The thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

“May they prosper who love you.

7 “May peace be within your walls,

And prosperity within your palaces.”

8 For the sake of my brothers and my friends,

I will now say, “May peace be within you.”