Psalm 122

1. (0) A song of ascents. By David: 1 (1) I was glad when they said to me, 1 “The house of Adonai! Let’s go!”

2. Our feet were already standing 2 at your gates, Yerushalayim.

3. Yerushalayim, built as a city 3 fostering friendship and unity.

4. The tribes have gone up there, the tribes of Adonai, 4 as a witness to Isra’el, 4 to give thanks to the name of Adonai.

5. For there the thrones of justice were set up, 5 the thrones of the house of David.

6. Pray for shalom in Yerushalayim; 6 may those who love you prosper.

7. May shalom be within your ramparts, 7 prosperity in your palaces.

8. For the sake of my family and friends, I say, 8 “Shalom be within you!”

9. For the sake of the house of Adonai our God, 9 I will seek your well-being.