| 122:1 | The Joy of Going to the House of the LORDA Song of Ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the LORD." |
| 122:2 | Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! |
| 122:3 | Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, |
| 122:4 | Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, To give thanks to the name of the LORD. |
| 122:5 | For thrones are set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David. |
| 122:6 | Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you. |
| 122:7 | Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces." |
| 122:8 | For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, "Peace be within you." |
| 122:9 | Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good. |