Psalm 122

A Prayer for Jerusalem

A song of ascents. Of David.

1   I rejoiced with those who said to me,

“Let us go to the house of the LORD.” d

2   Our feet were standing

within your gates, Jerusalem e—

3   Jerusalem, built as a city should be,

solidly united, f

4   where the tribes, the LORD’S tribes, go up

to give thanks to the name of the LORD. g

(This is an ordinance for Israel. h)

5   There, thrones for judgment are placed,

thrones of the house of David. i

6   Pray for the well-being A of Jerusalem:

“May those who love you be secure; j

7   may there be peace within your walls,

security within your fortresses.” k

8   Because of my brothers and friends,

I will say, “May peace be in you.” B,l

9   Because of the house of the LORD our God,

I will pursue your prosperity. m