Psalm 122

Psalm 122 ¹ A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to worship the LORD . A psalm of David. I was very glad when they said to me, “Let us go up to the house of the LORD .”

² Jerusalem, our feet are standing inside your gates.

³ Jerusalem is built like a city where everything is close together.

⁴ The tribes of the LORD go there to praise his name. They do it in keeping with the law he gave to Israel.

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.” ⁹ I’m concerned about the house of the LORD our God. So I pray that things will go well with Jerusalem.