Thematic Bible

Psalm 122:1

A Davidic song of ascents.I rejoiced with those who said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

Psalm 122:2

Our feet are standing
within your gates, Jerusalem

Psalm 122:3

Jerusalem, built as a city should be,
solidly joined together,

Psalm 122:4

where the tribes, Yahweh’s tribes, go up
to give thanks to the name of Yahweh.
(This is an ordinance for Israel.)

Psalm 122:5

There, thrones for judgment are placed,
thrones of the house of David.

Psalm 122:6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May those who love you prosper;

Psalm 122:7

may there be peace within your walls,
prosperity within your fortresses.”

Psalm 122:8

Because of my brothers and friends,
I will say, “Peace be with you.”

Psalm 122:9

Because of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek your good.