Psalm 122

Psalm 122 – The Joy and the Prayer of the Pilgrims

A song of ascents. Of David.

1I was glad when they said to me,

‘We will go to the house of the Lord.’

2Now we are standing,

within your gates, O Jerusalem.

3O Jerusalem, built close-packed,

like a city without breach or gap,

4to you do the tribes come,

the tribes of the Lord,

as the law has ordained for Israel,

there to give thanks to the Lord.

5There once stood thrones of justice

even thrones of the household of David.

6Pray that all may be well with Jerusalem,

and well with those who love you,

7well within your ramparts,

and well within your palaces.

8For the sake of my brethren and friends,

I will wish you now prosperity:

9for the sake of the house of the Lord

our God, I will seek your good.