Psalm 122

A Prayer for Jerusalem

A song of ascents. Of David.

¹I rejoiced with those who said to me,

“Let’s go to the house of the Lord.” ^a

²Our feet were standing

within your gates, Jerusalem ^b —

³Jerusalem, built as a city should be,

solidly united, ^c

⁴where the tribes, the Lord’s tribes, go up

to give thanks to the name of the Lord. ^d

(This is an ordinance for Israel. ^e)

⁵There, thrones for judgment are placed,

thrones of the house of David. ^f

⁶Pray for the well-being ^g of Jerusalem:

“May those who love you be secure; ^h

⁷may there be peace within your walls,

security within your fortresses.” ⁱ

⁸Because of my brothers and friends,

I will say, “May peace be in you.” ^j,^k

⁹Because of the house of the Lord our God,

I will pursue your prosperity. ^l