Psalm 122

Common English Bible

Psalm 122

A pilgrimage song. Of David.

122 I rejoiced with those who said to me,
“Let’s go to the Lord’s house!”
²Now our feet are standing
in your gates, Jerusalem!

³Jerusalem is built like a city
    joined together in unity.
⁴That is where the tribes go up—
    the Lord’s tribes!
It is the law for Israel
    to give thanks there to the Lord’s name,
⁵    because the thrones of justice are there—
    the thrones of the house of David!

⁶Pray that Jerusalem has peace:
    “Let those who love you have rest.
⁷    Let there be peace on your walls;
    let there be rest on your fortifications.”
⁸For the sake of my family and friends,
    I say, “Peace be with you, Jerusalem.”
⁹For the sake of the Lord our God’s house
    I will pray for your good.