Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

Psalm 122 (The Message)

1 When they said, "Let's go to the house of God," my heart leaped for joy. 2 And now we're here, O Jerusalem, inside Jerusalem's walls! 3 Jerusalem, well-built city, built as a place for worship! 4 The city to which the tribes ascend, all God's tribes go up to worship, To give thanks to the name of God - this is what it means to be Israel. 5 Thrones for righteous judgment are set there, famous David-thrones. 6 Pray for Jerusalem's peace! Prosperity to all you Jerusalem-lovers! 7 Friendly insiders, get along! Hostile outsiders, keep your distance! 8 For the sake of my family and friends, I say it again: live in peace! 9 For the sake of the house of our God, God, I'll do my very best for you.

Psalm 122 (Hebrew Names Version)

1 <> I was glad when they said to me, "Let's go to the LORD's house!" 2 Our feet are standing Within your gates, Yerushalayim; 3 Yerushalayim, that is built As a city that is compact together; 4 Where the tribes go up, even the LORD's tribes, According to an ordinance for Yisra'el, To give thanks to the name of the LORD. 5 For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of David's house. 6 Pray for the shalom of Yerushalayim. They will prosper who love you. 7 Shalom be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces. 8 For my brothers' and companions' sakes, I will now say, "Shalom be within you." 9 For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.