Psalms [Praises] 122

Pilgrim Feast Songs. By David [Beloved]. 3:15

Context: Psalm of Ascent 3:15. Historically, sung by travelers ascending up to Jerusalem [City of peace] during the three pilgrim feasts of (Ex 23:15-17): Passover, Shavout / Pentacost, and Tabernacles. About Jerusalem [City of peace], which literally means [City of peace]. (No reference)

1I was glad when they said to me,

“Let’s go to Adonai’s house!”

2Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem [City of peace];

3Jerusalem [City of peace], that is built as a city that is compact together;

4where the tribes go up, even Yah’s tribes,

according to a testimony for Israel [God prevails],

yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to Adonai’s name.

5For there are set thrones for judgment,

the thrones of David [Beloved]’s house.

6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem [City of peace].

Those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· you will prosper.

7Peace be within your walls,

and prosperity within your palaces.

8For my brothers’ and companions’ sakes,

I will now say, “Peace be within you.”

9For the sake of the house of Yahweh Eloheikhem [Yahweh our God],

I will seek your good.