Psalms 122

A Prayer for Jerusalem

A song of ascents. Of David.

1 I rejoiced with those who said to me,

"Let’s go to the house of the  Lord."  * 122:1 Is 2:3; Mc 4:2; Zch 8:21

2 Our feet were standing

within your gates, Jerusalem  * 122:2 Ps 9:14; Jr 7:2  —

3 Jerusalem, built as a city should be,

solidly united,  * 122:3 Neh 4:6; Ps 147:2

4 where the tribes, the Lord’s tribes, go up

to give thanks to the name of the  Lord.  * 122:4 Is 2:3; Mc 4:2

(This is an ordinance for Israel.  * 122:4 1Ch 22:13)

5 There, thrones for judgment are placed,

thrones of the house of David.  * 122:5 Dt 17:8; 2Ch 19:8

6 Pray for the well-being  * 122:6 Or peace of Jerusalem:

"May those who love you be secure;  * 122:6 Ps 51:18; Jr 29:7

7 may there be peace within your walls,

security within your fortresses."  * 122:7 Ps 48:3

8 Because of my brothers and friends,

I will say, "May peace be in you."  * 122:8 = Jerusalem,* 122:8 1Sm 25:6; Ps 85:8

9 Because of the house of the  Lord our God,

I will pursue your prosperity.  * 122:9 Neh 2:10; Est 10:3