Psalm 122

Let Us Go to the House of the Lord

A Song of Ascents. Of David.

1  I was glad when they said to me,
"Let us go to the house of the Lord!"
2  Our feet have been standing
within your gates, O Jerusalem!

3  Jerusalem—built as a city
that is bound firmly together,
4  to which the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord,
as was decreed fort Israel,
to give thanks to the name of the Lord.
5  There thrones for judgment were set,
the thrones of the house of David.

6  Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
"May they be secure who love you!
7  Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!"
8  For my brothers and companions' sake
I will say, "Peace be within you!"
9  For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek your good.

Psalms 122

A song of praise

1 It made me glad
to hear them say,
“Let's go to the house
of the Lord!”

2 Jerusalem, we are standing
inside your gates.

3 Jerusalem, what a strong
and beautiful city you are!

4 Every tribe of the Lord
obeys him and comes to you
to praise his name.

5 David's royal throne is here
where justice rules.

6 Jerusalem, we pray
that you will have peace,
and that all will go well
for those who love you.

7 May there be peace
inside your city walls
and in your palaces.

8 Because of my friends
and my relatives,
I will pray for peace.

9 And because of the house
of the Lord our God,
I will work for your good.