Psalm122

Psalm 122 (New International Version, ©2011)

Psalm 122

A song of ascents. Of David. ¹ I rejoiced with those who said to me,
   “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
² Our feet are standing
   in your gates, Jerusalem.
 ³ Jerusalem is built like a city
   that is closely compacted together.
⁴ 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.
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.”
⁹ For the sake of the house of the LORD our God,
   I will seek your prosperity.