Psalms 122 - New International Version, 1984
Psalm 122
A song of ascents. Of David.
I rejoiced with those who said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
A song of ascents. Of David.
I rejoiced with those who said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
Our feet are standing
in your gates, O Jerusalem.
in your gates, O Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is built like a city
that is closely compacted together.
that is closely compacted together.
That is where the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord,
to praise the name of the Lord
according to the statute given to Israel.
the tribes of the Lord,
to praise the name of the Lord
according to the statute given to Israel.
There the thrones for judgment stand,
the thrones of the house of David.
the thrones of the house of David.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May those who love you be secure.
“May those who love you be secure.
May there be peace within your walls
and security within your citadels.”
and security within your citadels.”
For the sake of my brothers and friends,
I will say, “Peace be within you.”
I will say, “Peace be within you.”
For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek your prosperity.
I will seek your prosperity.