Psalm 122

Psalm 122

A Prayer for Jerusalem

A Davidic song of ascents.

¹I rejoiced with those who said to me,

“Let us go to the house of the Lord.” ^f

²Our feet are standing

within your gates, Jerusalem ^g—

³Jerusalem, built as a city should be,

solidly joined together, ^h

⁴where the tribes, Yahweh’s tribes, go up

to give thanks to the name of Yahweh. ⁱ

(This is an ordinance for Israel. ^j)

⁵There, thrones for judgment are placed,

thrones of the house of David. ^k

⁶Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

“May those who love you prosper; ^l

⁷may there be peace within your walls,

prosperity within your fortresses.” ^m

⁸Because of my brothers and friends,

I will say, “Peace be with you.” ⁿ

⁹Because of the house of the Lord our God,

I will seek your good. ^o