New Living Translation

Psalms • Chapter 122

1 I was glad when they said to me,<br>“Let us go to the house of the LORD.”<br> 2 And now here we are,<br>standing inside your gates, O Jerusalem.<br> 3 Jerusalem is a well-built city;<br>its seamless walls cannot be breached.<br> 4 All the tribes of Israel — the LORD’s people —<br>make their pilgrimage here.<br>They come to give thanks to the name of the LORD,<br>as the law requires of Israel.<br> 5 Here stand the thrones where judgment is given,<br>the thrones of the dynasty of David.<br> 6 Pray for peace in Jerusalem.<br>May all who love this city prosper.<br> 7 O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls<br>and prosperity in your palaces.<br> 8 For the sake of my family and friends, I will say,<br>“May you have peace.”<br> 9 For the sake of the house of the LORD our God (Elohim),<br>I will seek what is best for you, O Jerusalem.<br>